yeah s3 advice is 'hit high lead low' no matter who led or called, esp on 2nd round action. every chair had a callable hand in my eyes, with only 0-2 on the scoreboard.
As I analyze this hand,I see things differently:
R1S1-R1S4 passing is in order.
R2S1 passes a good order in hearts, but they have a euchre hand in red. So, passing and playing for 2 seems reasonable. Spades (Next) is weak but the Ah provides significant protection from a Next Loner.
R2S2 passing is the most questionable play. 3 trump in Green, a Green Singleton Ace and a void is a +EVo.
R2S3 pass is appropriate. R2S4 ordering in Reverse is a good order, IMO.
Street 1 the As lead is appropriate and all plays are forced.
Street 2 the Qc lead makes sense, play the 2nd green suit. But, I like the Singleton “Black” Ah lead, in this situation. The Singleton A either walks or draws a trump.
Street 3 S3’s 9d is debatable. Playing the R makes sense seeing all the cards. I don’t know if it is all that obvious, in the game situation. That is above my “play-grade.” Please advise.
Street 4’s play of the L is debatable. A sweep has been stopped. Why not play low? S1 needs P to take a trick or hope that their Qd is boss.
My conclusion is the only non-defensible play is R2S2’s pass. The other plays are debatable or there are important card-playing strategies, that deserve additional explanations.
Street 4’s play of the L is debatable. A sweep has been stopped. Why not play low? S1 needs P to take a trick or hope that their Qd is boss.
Yep, all that plus:
In a hand where you hold the left and the maker doesn't play the right while having the opportunity to do so, there is a strong chance your partner has that other bar.