The Reverse Next Call
Calling next is a given in any euchre game, It's a strategy widely used by most euchre players. (If you'd like more information on calling next click here). Reverse next is a lesser known strategy that is used by your partner. Named because it is the exact opposite of next, it is when the dealer turns down a suit, let's say hearts, and first seat passes. You as the dealers' partner, sitting in second seat, would call a black suit. The reasoning is that if dealer turned down one suit, then he must hold cards in the opposite color. Using information gathered on the web as well as my own experience, it had been determined that the minimum cards one needs to hold for this bid to work is a king and a nine suited in the opposite color of the turn down. Although not necessary, an off suit ace dramatically increases your chances of success. Pay attention to the score when using this technique, because like in next, luck plays a factor.
Below is a hand that I played recently.
Turn card
A
It's a new game and I'm playing against new opponents, My partner, the dealer, turns down the ace of spades. First seat passes. This early in the game I'm not worried about losing 2 point. Taking a wild chance may serve to confuse the other team. I call diamonds, knowing I'm counting on my partner for two tricks.
(cards played)
A,
10,
10
9
First seat leads the ten of hearts. Counting on my partner to take this trick, I throw off the useless nine of clubs. Third seat play the ace. My partner takes the trick by trumping in with his ten. So far so good.
My partner then leads the right, as he should. First follows with the queen. I play my king, and third seat scraps his nine of hearts. This is looking better all the time.
(cards played)
10,
A,
J
9
My partner now leads his ace of clubs, first seat follows with the jack. I knowing that third has no trump throw off the nine of spades. Third plays the ten of spades. Point made. Thank you partner.
Partner, remembering the ace of spades was turned down, leads his boss king. First plays king of clubs. I throw off queen of spades, saving my trump for the last trick. Could the left be in buried? Yes. Two points for us. We marched on to win the game, dazzling our opponents with a couple of other such bids.
Call it luck if you must. Knowing how,and when to bid, and being willing to take a chance are all part of an successful players toolbox.
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