Letting your partner take the lead

You don't have to win every trick you could: sometimes playing low to let your partner take the lead earns the team more.

Why duck on purpose

If your partner is better placed to run a long suit or ruff, handing them the lead wins. You play a small card under their trick instead of overtaking pointlessly: they keep the entry and the initiative.

Place your points under their trick

When your partner already wins, slip your points underneath: a ten (10 pts) or an ace (11 pts) on their winning trick joins the team's total at no risk. It's one of the most profitable reflexes in both defence and attack.

Without overdoing it

• Don't duck if the opponent behind you can win the trick.
• Make sure your partner truly has the entry.
• On a contested high-point trick, take it rather than gamble.

See also

FAQ

Why play low in coinche?

To let your partner take the lead when they're better placed to run a suit or ruff, or to slip your points under their winning trick at no risk.

When should you put points under your partner's trick?

When they already win the trick and no opponent behind you can take it. A ten or ace then joins the team's total.