A is the leader, Y the dummy, Z the dealer.
7♠ 3♠
x-------x
| Y |
A♠ | A B | 8♠ 5♠ 4♠
| Z |
x-------x
A’s lead of the ace denies the king and probably the queen; both of
these cards should be placed in the dealer’s hand.
8♠ 7♠ 4♠
x-------x
| Y |
Q♠ | A B | A♠ 9♠ 3♠
| Z |
x-------x
Third hand should play ace on queen; king is in
the dealer’s hand. A has probably led from queen
jack ten.
9♠ 5♠ 4♠
x-------x
| Y |
J♠ | A B | K♠ 6♠ 3♠
| Z |
x-------x
B should play the three; his partner’s lead indicates the top card,
and also shows that both ace and queen are in the dealer’s hand.
J♠ 8♠ 5♠
x-------x
| Y |
10♠ | A B | A♠ 6♠ 4♠
| Z |
x-------x
A’s lead of ten with jack on the table indicates
the top of a short suit. King and queen should be
placed in the dealer’s hand.
8♠ 7♠ 4♠
x-------x
| Y |
9♠ | A B | A♠ 10♠ 3♠
| Z |
x-------x
The lead indicates the top, probably, of a short suit. King, queen,
and jack are all marked in the dealer’s hand.