Once you have determined the shape of your hand , added up your HCP , ascertained your partner’s HCP , you then have the total HCP for the partnership. At that stage the following table gives you an “idea’ of how many tricks you can take :-
HCP to Tricks
| Total HCP | No Trumps | Trumps (With a fit) |
|---|---|---|
| 18-20 | 7 ish | 7 ish |
| 21-22 | 7 | 7-8 |
| 23-24 | 8 | 8 |
| 25-26 | 9 | 10 |
| 27-29 | 9 | 11 |
| 30-32 | 10 | 11 |
| 33-36 | 11-12 | 12 |
| 37+ | 13 | 13 |