"Smith Echo" Carding

Rev: June 7, 2000

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Note: No need to alert opponents for this carding convention, but your convention card should indicate this agreement.

 

When defending against a notrump contract you signal partner to let him know you liked his opening lead. It is used only under the following conditions:

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Declarer wins the opening lead.

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Without relinquishing the lead, declarer starts running his long suit.

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While following suit you signal:
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High-low showing preference for the opening lead.

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Low-high showing you don't like the opening lead.