CHAPTER III
Preparation and Progression ![polish version](../poland.gif)
LAW 7 - CONTROL OF BOARD AND CARDS ![polish version](../poland.gif)
- A. Placement of Board
- When a board is to be played, it is placed in the centre of the table
until play is completed.
- B. Removal of Cards from Board
- Each player takes a hand from the pocket corresponding to his compass
position.
- 1. Counting Cards in Hand before Play
- Each player counts his cards face down to be sure he has exactly 13;
after that, and before making a call, he must inspect the face of his cards.
- 2. Control of Player's Hand
- During play each player retains possession of his own cards, not permitting
them to be mixed with those of any other player. No player shall touch
any cards other than his own (but declarer may play dummy's cards in accordance
with Law 45) during or after play except
by permission of the Director.
- C. Returning Cards to Board
- Each player shall restore his original 13 cards to the pocket corresponding
to his compass position. Thereafter, no hand shall be removed from the
board unless a member of each side, or the Director, is present.
- D. Responsibility for Procedures
- Any contestant remaining at a table throughout a session is primarily
responsible for maintaining proper conditions of play at the table.
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1997