List of play techniques (bridge)
Techniques by declarer
trumping
or
ruffing
and
crossruffing
establishing a long suit
finessing
ducking
blocking and unblocking
managing
entries
maintaining tempo
drawing trumps
not drawing trumps
Advanced techniques by declarer
card reading
, also known as counting the hand
dummy reversal
endplay
coups
squeezes
suit combinations
play
safety play
applying the
principle of restricted choice
applying the theory of
vacant places
applying percentages and probabilities
Techniques by defenders
making the
opening lead
signaling
unblocking
overtaking
holding up
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