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Before You Play from Dummy, Make a Plan
This is one of the easiest habits to improve in bridge: do not play from dummy until you have made a plan.
Losing Trick Count - In Suit Contracts, HCP's Are Only Part Of The Story
Counting losers can make all the difference. The aim is not perfect certainty. It is to understand where your contract is vulnerable.
Weak Twos: Make Life Difficult for the Opponents
You don’t expect to make lots of contracts after opening a weak two. That isn’t really the point. The aim is to describe your hand quickly while taking away valuable bidding space from the opponents.