With voids, win many trump tricks

Ronald Reagan said, "The government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it."

Bridge players' economies may improve with a well-placed short suit. If you have a good trump fit, a singleton opposite only the ace, or a void opposite low cards, you will win more tricks than your combined point-count would suggest.

In contrast, it is usually bad news to have singletons and voids opposite lots of honors. However, diagnosing the position may be problematic.