However, the South hand was clearly better suited to play than defense.

There is a debate among experts about the proper opening with the South hand.

In other circumstances he would have been happy enough to view the South hand.

The South hands were held by the experts, and most bid one heart.

West could have led the ten, allowing his partner to locate the king in the South hand.

Now look at the South hand in the diagramed deal.

West took his ace, and the club king provided a discard for a heart in the South hand.

On the diagramed deal, many players opened the South hand with one club.

Their system caused them some problems with the South hand shown, since one club would be strong and artificial.

Experts are divided on the choice of opening with the South hand.