jillybean, on 2026-July-29, 09:09, said:
I think my game is going okay, but then there are times when I face a somewhat unusual situation, and it's often with leads where I make the worst possible decision.
I clearly need to study passive leads?
What would you lead?
It looks like the hearts are likely 3-3, a source of tricks. Partner has some kind of cards as opps made no move toward game when we're missing 26 HCPs. Pard didn't make a negative double or bid spades, so it's unlikely a spade lead is best. Clubs don't seem like much of a source of trick. That leaves diamonds. Maybe parter has the KJxxx over the Qxx. Or maybe I'm just whistling Dixie. Top diamond is my choice.