Bath Coup

A ducking play by declarer to prevent the establishment of the defenders suit:

                         Q32

                         A42

                         8

                         KQJ642

K54                                          9876

97                                            QJ86

KQT976                                  543

53                                            A8

                         AJT

                         KT53

                         AJ2

                         T97

South plays in 3NT on the  King lead.  South must play low (Bath Coup) to prevent the establishment of the suit.  If south wins the ace, when east gains the lead with the  Ace, a diamond through the Jx will spell defeat.

Compiled by Lorne Russell 2005