I learned this from teaming up with Patricia recently online which she heard from Julie who heard it from an Australian euchre champ. In the past I have always...
I just remembered something. Maybe not a really good tell, but definitely a good move: When your opponent calls and then doesn't lead trump. I try to take the...
I am not sure that falls under the definition of a 'tell'... but if it does qualify, then every bid and every card played is a 'tell'. Definitions is not my...
Certainly the person who voted for not enough information has a valid point. However, with the information given, I'd lead the Ace. ... online ... champ. ... ...
I'm glad to see this poll revisited. The membership was quite low when this went around the first time. Thank you Todd! Although my mind has been changed on...
Many questions on ES are close calls. I don't think this one is. (Of course, that does not mean I am correct) Leading trump will increase the likelihood your...
Interesting poll. There used to be a member of this forum whose answer to almost every question was, "it depends on the situation." Since he doesn't seem to...
... this went around the first time. Thank you Todd! ... group was first started, my opinion on this one hasn't changed given the context in which I answered...
... course, that does not mean I am correct) ... will not be trumped. Maybe if I had a void offsuit and therefore a chance to use my singleton trump later,...
If Third seat orders up in the first round, then the trump lead is always right (unless you're trying to lose). But when the third seat calls it up in the...
... Making a call from 3rd with thinner than "pretty close to 2 sure tricks" and expecting a good partner to not lead trump is murder / suicide. 3rd needs to...
The simulator was designed to simulate any bid or opening lead from the view point of a player in any seat. It is often able to handle more general questions...
... always ... But when the third seat calls it up ... and ... chances of ... In my opinion if 3rd seat makes (orders/calls) and doesn't catch a point for...
... More respect than what? I think you need to play in the way that will score more points. If you pass a good shot at a point and give the call to the...
... I agree with you that there shouldn't be thin ORDERS out of third seat, but thin CALLS after three passes are a different story. I'm not advocating...
im always extremely cautious about any call from 3rd, and especially cautious about going alone on 3rd, and for me a trump lead from my partner is a must,...
I guess I had better weigh in. I am not the old-timer who always votes "it depends", but I did respond "not enough info" on this one. First off, I want to get...
... votes "it depends", but I did respond "not enough info" on this one. First off, I want to get a feel for my p's tendencies. Is p a risk taker? Does p bid...
... <julisinchicago2@> ... ORDER ... seat ... both ... trump ... ...and a solid call from 3rd combined with a trump lead from first will do it. -more marches...
... point ... to ... getting ... to ... My ... What do you mean by decent? A call that demands for your partner to play unorthodox in order squeeze a lucky...
At the Euchre Science "social" a week ago, in Yahoo! Social Lounge 11, one "kaycee_0" was hostess of the only two tables open. There were only enough players...
How do those who play in euchre leagues or strictly by the rules euchre players penalize a "LEAD OUT OF TURN? I had an instance last year in our league where I...
I agreed with you before I tried Julie's method. Obviously, you are not so open minded. Patricia... ... <julisinchicago2@> ... catch a ... it. ... going ... ...
I attended the euchre social this morning for a short time. Sword politely but firmly declined Natty's request to kibbitz. I had no problem with honoring...
Thanks for your comments Bananastew. You and I are in agreement on one thing: thin calls from third seat are indeed risky. Where we disagree is whether the...
I have set a time for us to play on the Fourth. I have already placed it on the calendar. Since everyone except possibly our international friends should have...
