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 Are non-honor leads 4th highest? by linda j green

Are non-honor leads always 4th from the top? Leading 4th highest should only be led from suits we want returned back.

Therefore, leading without an honor, one should lead second highest. In other words High HATES - Low LIKES!

Low cards promise an honor, asking for the suit back. High denies an honor, not wanting the suit returned.

Question 1

  Your Hand
♠ 10 8 7 5
♥ K 6
♦ 9 8 7 6 4
♣ 3 2 		 
Q: 1 - As South which card do you lead?
SouthWestNorthEast
---1NT
Pass3NTPassPass
Pass


 Your choice:
A: 8♠. When Stayman was not bid a major suit takes precedence. Leading a minor is what they have. As one has not many points it is best to lead the second highest spade showing High Hates.

Your result so far:
Open Question

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Question 2

  Your Hand
♠ K 6 5 4
♥ 10 7 6 5 2
♦ J 10
♣ 9 8 		 
Q: 2 - As South what card do you lead?
SouthWestNorthEast
---1NT
Pass2NTPass3NT
PassPassPass


 Your choice:
A: 4♠. Leading a major from where we hold an honor takes precedence than a long suit with no honor. Low Likes and promises an honor. Xmas will come before you can set up that heart suit!

Your result so far:
Open Question

Question 3

  Your Hand
♠ 9 7 6 2
♥ Q 3 2
♦ J 5 4 2
♣ Q 8 		 
Q: 3 - As South what suit and which card do you lead?
SouthWestNorthEast
---1♥
Pass3♥Pass4♥
PassPassPass


 Your choice:
A: 7♠. Second highest from no honor will not mislead partner. Leading the 4th highest, the 2♠, promises an honor. Do not do it!

Leading the 2♦ is 4th highest from an honor, but away from a Jack is usually avoided. However, that is your decision and is one's second choice.

Your result so far:
Open Question

Question 4

  Your Hand
♠ 9 8
♥ 10 9 6 2
♦ K J 3 2
♣ 8 7 6 		 
Q: 4 - As South what suit would you lead and which card?
SouthWestNorthEast
---1♠
Pass1 NTPass4♠
PassPassPass


 Your choice:
A: 10♥. Leading the 2♥ is deceptive. Promises an honor. Lead the top of touching cards or the 9♥ shows no interest.

Leading the diamond suit from two honors not touching could be dangerous, and may give declarer a trick.
Leading passive will not give anything away.

Your result so far:
Open Question

Question 5

  Your Hand
♠ K 7
♥ 9 6 4 2
♦ K J 5 4 2
♣ Q 2 		 
Q: 5 - as South what suit do you lead?
SouthWestNorthEast
---1 NT
Pass2♣*Pass2♦
Pass3 NTPassPass
Pass


* Stayman asks for a 4-card major.

 Your choice:
A: 6♥. When opener denies a 4-card major what do they hold? Of course the minors! Do not lead the 4th highest from your longest and strongest suit. Listen to the bidding. Second highest from a major does not promise an honor.

Your result so far:
Open Question

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