This topic separates the amateurs from the experts.
There is no shortcut.
It takes lots of concentration and experience.
This article is intended only as a very brief introduction/summary -- and the chance to play 4 practice deals at the end.
As declarer, here are the main things to focus on:
1) In a trump contract, always count the trump suit. The best method is not the "fingers method." In other words, don't count "1-2-3-4" for the trick you see in fr
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