The defender attempts to beat the attack card by playing a higher-ranking defending card from their hand. For example, if the attacker plays a the defender must play a higher spade such as the or a card from the trump suit to defend successfully. The defender must play a higher card of the same suit as the attack card or play a card of the trump suit (there is no obligation to play the card of the same suit, you can use trump cards to beat off the attack anytime). The defending cards are placed on top of the attack card overlapping it, so both cards are visible and it is clear which cards are attacking and defending cards.