Coded 9's & 10's

Rev: October 1, 2002

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Usually against notrump contracts, though some play it against suit contracts. Purpose is to promise 2 higher cards (honors) or deny any higher cards. Honors are: 10, J, Q, K and Ace.

Used when you have:

	Any two honors higher than the card lead with an interior sequence, or
	A sequence with nothing above it.

Leading the 9:

	The lead of a Nine promises the Ten plus another non-consecutive higher-ranking honor, or
	Shows top of a sequence without a higher-ranking honor.

Leading the 10:

	The lead of a Ten promises the Jack plus another non-consecutive higher-ranking honor, or
	Shows top of a sequence without a higher-ranking honor.