EXAMPLES OF HANDS THAT SHOULD NOT BE PASSED
A number of hands are given below to illustrate the value of a long suit. If your partner holds an average hand the long suit can usually be made.
| ♥ | ♦ | ♣ | ♠ |
| J 10 8 6 4 | 7 5 | A K 5 3 2 | 8 |
| 10 9 8 7 5 | None | K Q J 7 6 3 | K 7 |
| K J 8 6 4 | 6 | 8 3 | K 10 8 7 4 |
| A 9 7 6 4 | K 8 6 5 3 | 4 2 | 6 |
| J 9 8 7 4 | 6 | A | K Q 10 8 7 6 |
| K 9 8 6 5 | 4 | A Q J 6 3 | 3 2 |
| Q 9 7 6 3 | None | K J 10 7 5 | A 10 4 |
| A 9 8 5 3 | K 7 | 6 | K Q J 9 6 |
| 10 9 8 6 5 | None | Q J 9 | A K Q 7 5 |