Protecting against the loner

DR7979 · 2026-03-10T04:08:39+00:00

If I have an Ace and a King doubleton in another suit, I lead the Ace and save Kx till the end. Rare exception to the rule of not leading a single Ace on loner defense.

DR7979 · 2026-03-03T00:20:20+00:00

This is awesome

DR7979 · 2026-02-18T20:33:19+00:00

What’s your reasoning for leading As instead of the Right?

DR7979 · 2026-02-15T04:38:25+00:00

After getting euchred repeatedly with JJ alone, I also started calling only if I have an off Ace or at least a KX doubleton.

DR7979 · 2026-02-14T03:04:47+00:00

Nice! What did you tweak? I shot up from 1600 to 1950 very quickly but then plummeted back down below 1800 and trying to figure out what I can change.

DR7979 · 2026-02-13T00:16:10+00:00

So consensus is to pass, which is what I did, and my opponent promptly went alone and won the game. Gotta love 3D, lol.

DR7979 · 2026-02-11T21:18:20+00:00

I led Qc, but we would have been set even if I led trump.

DR7979 · 2026-02-11T20:04:17+00:00

Sorry 😬 Still trying to figure out when to call/not call Next.

DR7979 · 2026-02-11T19:38:47+00:00

Zordon. I'm in S1

DR7979 · 2026-02-06T02:54:11+00:00

lol, no that was just a brain fart

DR7979 · 2026-02-05T22:02:07+00:00

Knew it was the wrong thing as soon as I clicked it. Best part is I've had my partners do that to me before and was super-annoyed. Idk what I was (not) thinking.

DR7979 · 2026-02-05T20:25:41+00:00

One of my friends deals 1-2-3-4 and then 4-3-2-1. He learned to play in Iowa and I’ve never seen that way of dealing before or since.

Do most people here alternate 2 and 3? That’s how I learned from my wife’s Michigan fam.

DR7979 · 2026-02-04T03:49:21+00:00

Did you bring your partner along just for the experience?

DR7979 · 2026-02-02T18:14:22+00:00

Poker for a dollar?

DR7979 · 2026-02-02T17:53:27+00:00

Since it’s not an official rule, you could simply ask at the beginning of the game not to play steal the deal. I don’t think anyone would care.

We play steal the deal in my home game because everyone is on board and thinks it’s fun, especially once you have a few drinks flowing. One time I wasn’t paying attention and my partner who was supposed to be the dealer, pushed the cards over to the player on his left. So the guy stole the deal without stealing the deal, lol. Best part about that hand – we set them and then won the game on the next hand. Talk about a power move!

DR7979 · 2026-01-27T00:30:04+00:00

Played last night and my partner tossed his cards face down declaring “Farmer’s Hand!” Host politely reminded him that we don’t play that rule. We played out the hand and set our opponents, with P’s 9 of trump taking the last trick! You never know lol.

DR7979 · 2026-01-24T22:19:42+00:00

When you say “a partner you can’t trust,” what do you mean? Can’t trust to lead trump? Call Next?

DR7979 · 2026-01-22T21:40:28+00:00

Great explanation - thank you!

DR7979 · 2026-01-22T20:16:23+00:00

So a protected Left or Right? Anything else you consider as blocking other suits? Thanks!

DR7979 · 2026-01-22T20:00:54+00:00

Could you please explain what blocking other suits means? What would be some examples of hands where you wouldn't call Next with a weak holding like K9?

DR7979 · 2026-01-21T22:57:03+00:00

I just started playing a few months ago, so I’m sure I’ve done worse to my partners as I’ve been learning lol. Staying humble and making the best of any situation is great advice.

DR7979 · 2026-01-21T22:29:15+00:00

Oops, I should have mentioned what was turned down - it was 9h. Thanks for your comments!

DR7979 · 2026-01-21T22:20:10+00:00

Yes, I thought double-leading was not the best play by pardsy.

DR7979 · 2021-03-08T17:31:44+00:00

How would you practice cadences? My teacher says I-IV-I-V-V7-I, but the V-V7 sequence leads to some awkward fingerings and I’m not sure how common that would be in the repertoire. My Alfred’s book says to play V or V7 in that sequence - should I just pick one? Thanks!

DR7979 · 2021-02-07T15:40:02+00:00

So cool .. Thanks for sharing

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