Perhaps you should have played the four on the first trick.
When he played the ace on the first trick instead of the 10, the defense became difficult.
It is only a matter of time before more big businesses pick up on the trick.
But see here, you can't rely on tricks to keep yourself out of trouble.
He had gained the lead on the third trick, and was now considering his best line.
The player holding that card must play it on the first trick.
South can do better by playing low from dummy on the first trick.
East had played the jack on the first trick, which might have been right but proved to be fatal.
Not knowing the position, however, East played the jack on the first trick, losing to the queen.
And when South played low on the first trick, East did work it out.