When the opening lead is seen imagine traffic lights :
● STOP and look at what you can see. Remember the bidding. Think
● MAKE A PLAN – Ask yourself lots of questions for example -what sort of hand is this? In a suit contract – is this a draw trump hand, or a ruffing hand, or a dumping hand? What entries have I got? Which hand do I need entries in? Do I need to take any finesses? Which is my danger hand?
● EXECUTE – PLAY