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| name | | name = Opening | ||
| also | | also = the open, opening a set | ||
| field | | field = Pickup | ||
| origin | | origin = Common pickup | ||
| related = [[Opener (pickup)]]; [[Approach]]; [[Set (pickup)]] | | related = [[Opener (pickup)]]; [[Approach]]; [[Set (pickup)]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:09, 18 September 2026
| Field | Pickup |
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| Also known as | the open, opening a set |
| Origin | Common pickup |
| Related | Opener (pickup); Approach; Set (pickup) |
Opening is starting the conversation: the act, not just the line. See Opener for the jargon and approach for the physical step. Direct opener, situational opener, and opinion opener are the three families. [1] A common default: say hello like a human, then direct game if you can.
See also
References
- ↑ Pickup artist. Wikipedia. Retrieved 11 September 2026.