#10 Both Vulnerable
North East South West
1♠ Pass 2♣ Pass
2♠ Pass 3♠ AP
Opening lead: 2♦
West (you)
♠ A 3 2
♥ 10 2
♦ A 9 8 4 3
♣ 8 6 4
South
♠ Q 8 7
♥ 7 6 4
♦ K J 5
♣ K J 10 2
As West, you know partner is short in spades because the opponents have shown at least nine spades and you hold 3. Therefore, it is unlikely the ♦2 is a singleton lead. Your best bet with trump control (♠A) is to shift to YOUR shortness – the doubleton heart. On this hand, if partner can win the heart switch then he will return the ♥3 which is suit preference for clubs. When you get in with the ♠A, lead a club, ruff the heart return for down 1! With trump control, think getting a ruff by leading your short suit.
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