List of play techniques (bridge)
# List of play techniques (bridge)

## Techniques by declarer

* trumping or ruffing and crossruffing
* establishing a long suit
* finessing
* ducking
* blocking and unblocking
* managing entries
* maintaining tempo
* drawing trumps
* not drawing trumps

## Advanced techniques by declarer

* card reading, also known as counting the hand
* dummy reversal
* endplay
* coups
* squeezes
* suit combinations play
* safety play
* applying the principle of restricted choice
* applying the theory of vacant places
* applying percentages and probabilities

## Techniques by defenders

* making the opening lead
* signaling
* unblocking
* overtaking
* holding up.

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