The Impact of Opening Leads Against No Trump Contracts: How to Take More Tricks on Defense

Renowned bridge educator Audrey Grant looks at defending against notrump contracts with a focus on how the opening lead impacts subsequent defense. She covers the oldest maxim, when to lead partner’s suit, why to avoid leading the opponents’ suit, what to lead from a sequence, when to lead the ‘top of nothing,’ and when to ‘take the tricks and run.’ Sixteen practice deals help the advancing player improve. Additional deals illustrate the various points.