(NB 2ª is a transfer to Clubs and 2NT shows good club feature otherwise North would have completed the transfer and bid 3§, 3© and 4© were subsequent natural bids.)

This hand is all about falling into the trap of ruffing for ruffing's sake just because of the lure of a void. Why not count winners and losers instead and you will find there is no need to ruff anything.

After taking the first trick you take stock and count 5 winners only with so much potential from the club suit it is beginning  to hurt J. On the losers side you have 1 Spade and 1 club.

Therefore after winning the first trick you draw trumps in three rounds and play the Club King and you are well on the road to making 11 tricks.

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http://www.haroldschogger.com/videos.htm

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