definition of "trips"

[SheridanCat]

If you look at the old literature (such as Super/System) you'll find that the distinction about how many are in your hand isn't really mentioned. Brunson refers to trips, a set and "a set of trips" on more than one occasion and doesn't care about what you hold.

More recently we've gotten more particular about the designaton because there is a difference in the strength of the holding. However, you'll still hear very knowledgable people use the terms interchangably.

While it's handy to have a shorthand when talking to someone about a hand, it really doesn't matter what you want to call it as long as you know the difference.

I refer to it the way I think is correct, but I no longer correct anyone or really care what someone else says.

Regards,

T