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Lavinthal - A discard system which uses the
rank of the card signal suit preference. Assume opponents are running
a long suit; when partner cannot follow to the suit, the first discard in an
unwanted signifies suit preference. A low card shows preference for a low
suit (other than the played suit of the signal card), while a high card asks partner to lead a high non-played
suit when possible.
Example: Opponents' are running a long Heart suit; on the first discard, the
player may pitch to show suit preference:
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Discard |
Suit Preference |
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C2 - low |
Diamonds - low suit |
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C8 - high |
Spades - high suit |
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D3 - low |
Clubs - low suit |
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D9 - high |
Spades - high suit |
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S2 - low |
Clubs - low suit |
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S8 - high |
Diamonds - high suit |
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Any 5-7 |
Not defined (typically cannot say or
no preference) |
Some players prefer the
Odd-Even Discard system over Lavinthal, citing more robust carding to
indicate suit preference, or lack therein.
A minority of players use
Revolving Lavinthal, which wraps around the Spade-Club relationship.
Also see
Details on signaling and books on
Signals
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