I wrote this quiz after watching many students play the wrong card from dummy at trick 1.
In notrump, should dummy play second-hand low?
There is no "rule" here-- each situation requires logic and thinking.
See how you do.
After 1N-3N, West leads a standard 4. What do you play from dummy at Trick 1?
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10
3
Doesn't Matter
After 1N-3N, West leads a standard 4. Which card do you play from dummy?
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Q
7
It doesn't matter.
After1N-3N, West leads a standard 4. Which card will you play from dummy?
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J
6
5
It doesn't matter.
Against 1N-3N, West leads a standard 4. What do you play from dummy?
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K
2
It doesn't matter.
It depends on the full deal.
Against 1N-3N, West leads a standard 4. What do you play from dummy at trick 1?
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10
3
It doesn't matter.
Against 1N-3N, West leads a standard 4. What do you play from dummy at trick 1?
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J
5
It doesn't matter.
Against 1NT-3NT you get the standard 4 lead. What do you play from dummy?
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J
6
3
It doesn't matter.