Lesson 3: Let the Games Begin! (6-8)
Handout 1

“Rules and Etiquette of Bridge Scramble”

  1. Stay attentive to the playing of the hand.

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  2. Make side comments during bidding and playing of the hand.

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  3. Lead to a trick before the previous trick has been completed, or take a trick before it has been completed.

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  4. Treat all players with courtesy.

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  5. Remove a card from a hand for play before his/her turn to play.

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  6. Allow other players to see the cards in his/her hand during play.

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  7. Keep the play moving.


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  8. Indicate approval or disapproval of a bid or a play.

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  9. Indicate whether a play will be won or lost before the trick has been completed.

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  10. Draw attention to the score during bidding or play.

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  11. Pick up their hand until all cards are dealt.

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  12. Be mindful of the score during bidding and play.

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  13. Play with any special emphasis or inflection of voice to give information regarding the hand.

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  14. Bid and play their hands honestly.

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