How to Identify the Master Hand
When looking at your hand and the dummy, you have to decide which hand will be the “master hand”.  On most hands, the hand with the greater number of trumps is the master hand.  Usually the hand with the greater number of trumps is declarer’s hand.  However, sometimes the dummy can have more trumps, especially in situations where there was a Jacoby Transfer.  The hand with the greater number of trumps is usually the master hand because, once the trumps are drawn, that hand will be closer to being good and claiming.  The hand that has more trumps also often has fewer side suit losers making it easier to determine how to handle the losers that are there.  How to Identify the Master HandWhen looking at your hand and the dummy, you have to decide which hand will be the “master hand”. On most hands, the hand with the greater number of trumps is the master hand. Usually the hand with the greater number of trumps is declarer’s hand. However, sometimes the dummy can have more trumps, especially in situations where there was a Jacoby Transfer. The hand with the greater number of trumps is usually the master hand because, once the trumps are drawn, that hand will be closer to being good and claiming. The hand that has more trumps also often has fewer side suit losers making it easier to determine how to handle the losers that are there.