A plan for three practice hands
Learn the roles without rushing the session.
Read the noteTHE 3-5-8 LEARNING COMPANIONThree players.
Three players.
Different targets.
One good game.
Get to know Sergeant Major, also called 3-5-8. Follow the seats, understand the next hand, and bring a useful scorebook to your table.
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THE SEAT TARGETSILLUSTRATION / A DEALS
8DEALERSet the pace.
5DEALER’S LEFTFind your role.
3DEALER’S RIGHTKeep your target in view.
See how the roles rotate ↗A thoughtful first stepLess memorising.
Less memorising.
More understanding.
Choose a reference, try a small exercise, and keep your table’s agreement close.
Check the counts before you save
A shared record works best when everyone can read it.
Read the noteCompare an app mode with your table
A checklist that separates research from testing.
Read the noteTHE COMPLETED-HAND SCOREBOOKCount the tricks.
Count the tricks.
Keep the context.
Three player columns, rotating dealer roles and a clear record of every agreed result. Save in this browser and export a copy when you finish.
Start a three-player record ↗HAND 01 · A DEALSEXAMPLE
| Player | Tricks | Target | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 7 | 8 | −1 |
| B | 6 | 5 | +1 |
| C | 3 | 3 | 0 |
16 tricks. Three separate results.
One important distinction
A reference, not a universal rulebook.
House rules, club formats and app settings differ. Our notes name their sources; our tools leave rule decisions with your table.
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