Returning partner's lead is the normal thing to do when you gain the lead in 3rd hand, but it is not always the best action.  We look at when to return partner's lead and when to shift to another suit. 

It is rarely right to always follow a rule at the bridge table.  Thinking is far more important.  Here we look at when to lead partner's suit and when to give another suit a try!

When declarer can set up discards to get rid of their losers, it is dangerous for the defense.  Learning to recognize these situations helps you know when to get active and when it is safe to stay passive on defense.  

When partner leads a singleton it is important for partnership morale to give them their ruff (if possible).  Use every tool you can: Attitude, Suit Preference, and even Trump Suit Preference signals to try to get these situations right!

When to "cover an honor with an honor" and when not to is not as simple as a a basic rule.  Here we look at how to best defend in different situations where we are faced with a covering decision.

Assuming declarer is logical in their play can help us determine what declarer holds and help us best defend the hand!

As a defender, asking the opponents questions about the inferences available from the auction (exactly what declarer has shown or denied) is an important part of properly visualizing declarer's hand!

Most bridge players are well trained to make a plan about winners or losers as declarer, but we should be making a similar plan when we are defending!