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600: Card Play on Defense

Defending Contracts: On defense, astute card play is crucial for preventing declarers from making their contracts. Defenders aim to disrupt declarers' plans, potentially setting them by taking tricks or establishing defensive tricks of their own. Effective card play can involve careful signalling, timely use of high cards, and coordination with one's partner. When playing defense in bridge, you and your partner have various communication methods, known as systems, to coordinate your efforts. These systems rely on the cards you play to convey information to your partner. Therefore, it's crucial for your partner to pay close attention and interpret your signals effectively to enhance your teamwork and improve your defensive strategy.