The opening lead against a slam often presents a difficult decision and Sometimes a great deal of guesswork. Most good players agree, however, that in spite of the danger of leading away from high cards, it, is usually hopeless to make a lead against a slam which will not offer at least some opportunity of establishing a winning card in the leaders or his partner's hand. The successful opening lead in the following slam hand was most unusual but easily defensible.
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