When the opening lead is tabled and the dummy comes down, Declarer should stop and consider the following items. 1. Am I in a good contract? 2. Will the field reach this contract? 3. How many tricks can I count? 4. Which honor cards am I missing? 5. What can I assume from the bidding? 6. What does the opening lead tell me? The play to trick one and trick two often have a huge impact on the final result. Maintaining focus is the most difficult task for a competitive bridge player. Sharpen your focus and watch your game improve!