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Players may still exercise bridge judgment, such as opening a four-card major in third seat. SAYC “normally five-card majors” approach can withstand an occasional deviation. For a 3-level contract, you need 9 winning tricks and only one trump trick (9+1=10). Following this guideline, a penalty double of a 1-level contract requires 7 winning tricks and 3 trump tricks. . As a bridge player you are probably acquainted with several of the so-called ‘rules’ of bridge. There are several different kinds so you may find the term ‘rule’ somewhat confusing. Let me . For a 3-level contract, you need 9 winning tricks and only one trump trick (9+1=10). Following this guideline, a penalty double of a 1-level contract requires 7 winning tricks and 3 trump tricks. The Rule of 11 is used for placing the outstanding higher cards when partner makes a fourth best lead. Contract requirements -- What you and your partner need in your two hands to make these contracts: Suit partscore (bid of 1, 2 or 3 in any suit) -- points and at least an 8-card trump fit. Notrump partscore (bid of 1NT or 2NT) -- points and preferably no 8-card major-suit fit. OFFICIAL CONTRACT BRIDGE RULES. 1. North Player has first deal, followed by East, South and West. 2. A round consists of a series of four deals that have been bid and played. If a deal is passed out, the same player deals again, and the deal passed out does not count as one of the four deals. 3. Cards may not be picked up until the deal has.