Fourth Best


A leading agreement to lead the fourth highest card from 4 card or longer suits.  This is the most standard leading agreement, which give rise to the Rule of Eleven.  Players not playing Fourth Best leads will likely play Third & Fifth Leads.  Examples of Fourth Best :


From   KJ52     lead the 2

From   KJ432   lead the 3

From   KJ5432 lead the 4


See also:  Rule of Eleven


Compiled by Lorne Russell 2005