| Holding— | 6 Hearts, including 1 honour, and some protection in other suits. 5 Hearts, including 1 honour, with a good five-card plain suit or with strong protection in other suits. 5 Hearts, including 2 honours, and some protection in other suits. 4 Hearts, including 3 honours, and some protection in other suits. 4 Hearts, including 4 honours, with or without protection in other suits. |
The dealer should NOT declare hearts
| Holding— |
5 Hearts, including 1 or 2 honours 4 Hearts, including 3 honours | —without protection in other suits. |
♦ DIAMONDS. ♦
| Holding— | 6 Diamonds, including 1 honour, and some protection in other suits. 5 Diamonds, including 2 honours, and some protection in other suits. 4 Diamonds, including 4 honours, with or without protection in other suits. |
The dealer should NOT declare diamonds:
When behind on the score, unless there are 4 honours, or 7 or 8 tricks, in the hand.
When 0 to 24 on the first game.
Having lost the first and 0 on the second game.