The following table shows what is available before the count with each suit as trumps:
| Values for five | RKB | One and none | To play | EKB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearts | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 , 4NT | 4, 5, 5 |
| Spades | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4, 4NT | 5, 5, 5 |
| Clubs | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4NT, 5 | 5, 5, 5 |
| Diamonds | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4NT, 5 | 5, 5 |