12 – On trumping losers Notes for lessonDownload Notes for practice handsDownload Ruffing with short (or equal) trumps before drawing them Can ruff after drawing trumps Can discard after drawing trumps Jeopardizes ability to draw trumps Prevents suit establishment Losing control by unnecessary ruffing with long trumps A common ruffing pattern Practice Board 01 Board 02 Board 03 Board 04 Board 05 Board 06 Board 07 Board 08 Fun Double dummy grand slam