A number of hands are given below to illustrate
the value of a long suit. If your partner holds an
average hand the long suit can usually be made.
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| ♥ | ♦ | ♣ | ♠ |
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|J 10 8 6 4 |7 5 |A K 5 3 2 |8 |
|10 9 8 7 5 |None |K Q J 7 6 3 |K 7 |
|K J 8 6 4 |6 |8 3 |K 10 8 7 4 |
|A 9 7 6 4 |K 8 6 5 3 |4 2 |6 |
|J 9 8 7 4 |6 |A |K Q 10 8 7 6 |
|K 9 8 6 5 |4 |A Q J 6 3 |3 2 |
|Q 9 7 6 3 |None |K J 10 7 5 |A 10 4 |
|A 9 8 5 3 |K 7 |6 |K Q J 9 6 |
|10 9 8 6 5 |None |Q J 9 |A K Q 7 5 |
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