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(Created page with "Picking Tips A good rule of thumb for picking is to have 2 queens and an 1 additional trump or 5 trump cards, These hands should be able to win depending on the partners hand. The picker has the unique ability to bury cards. They should use this to void suits and bury points for the end of the hand. If the picker buries two aces, that's 22 "free" points for their team or a third of the way to winning. Its highly likely that the picker has the most trump for the han...")
 
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Picking Tips
== Picking Tips ==


A good rule of thumb for picking is to have 2 queens and an 1 additional trump or 5 trump cards, These hands should be able to win depending on the partners hand.  
* A good rule of thumb for picking is to have at least 2 queens and an 1 additional trump or 5 or more trump cards.
* The picker has the unique ability to bury cards. This should be used to void suits in the picker hand or to bury points. If the picker buries two aces, that's 22 "free" points for their team or a third of the way to winning.
* Its highly likely that the picker has the most trump for the hand and should lead it in order to "pull out" the opposing team's trump.
* The picker should always try and maintain the lead.


The picker has the unique ability to bury cards. They should use this to void suits and bury points for the end of the hand.  If the picker buries two aces, that's 22 "free" points for their team or a third of the way to winning.
== Partner Tips ==


Its highly likely that the picker has the most trump for the hand and should lead it in order to "pull out" the opposing team's trump. Leading the Q♣ is always a good lead for the picker.  
* Don't play the partner card unless there are points on the table.
* The partner should always try and "feed" the picker points when the picker plays high trump cards.
* Since the picker should have a large amount of trump, its generally a good idea for the partner to lead trump to give the picker the lead.
* The partner should lead the Q♣ as soon as they are able if they have it.


The picker should always try and maintain the lead.
== Opposing Tips ==


Partner Tips
* In competitive play, the picking team typically will win the hand, but that doesn't mean all hope is lost for the opposing team.
 
* High trump should be used when there are points on the table especially if the picker has yet to play.
Its generally a good idea to keep your partner status a secret unless you can use your partner card to gain a lot of points. Typically,
* Its rarely a good idea to lead trump since the picker will typically have more of it.
 
* Lead a "long" suit since that there's more of a chance the other opposing teammates are able to trump
The partner should always try and "feed" the picker points when the picker plays high trump cards
 
Since the picker should have a large amount of trump, its generally a good idea for the partner to lead trump.
 
The partner should always lead the Q♣ as soon as they are able
 
Opposing Tips
 
In competitive play, they picking team typically will win the hand, but that doesn't mean all hope is lost for the opposing team.  
 
High trump should be used when there are points on the table especially if the picker has yet to play.  
 
Its rarely a good idea to lead trump since the picker will typically have more of it.
 
Lead a "long" suit if you have it so that there's more of a chance the other opposing teammates are able to trump

Latest revision as of 02:28, 10 February 2024

Picking Tips

  • A good rule of thumb for picking is to have at least 2 queens and an 1 additional trump or 5 or more trump cards.
  • The picker has the unique ability to bury cards. This should be used to void suits in the picker hand or to bury points. If the picker buries two aces, that's 22 "free" points for their team or a third of the way to winning.
  • Its highly likely that the picker has the most trump for the hand and should lead it in order to "pull out" the opposing team's trump.
  • The picker should always try and maintain the lead.

Partner Tips

  • Don't play the partner card unless there are points on the table.
  • The partner should always try and "feed" the picker points when the picker plays high trump cards.
  • Since the picker should have a large amount of trump, its generally a good idea for the partner to lead trump to give the picker the lead.
  • The partner should lead the Q♣ as soon as they are able if they have it.

Opposing Tips

  • In competitive play, the picking team typically will win the hand, but that doesn't mean all hope is lost for the opposing team.
  • High trump should be used when there are points on the table especially if the picker has yet to play.
  • Its rarely a good idea to lead trump since the picker will typically have more of it.
  • Lead a "long" suit since that there's more of a chance the other opposing teammates are able to trump
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