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Impromptu Mechanics

Impromptu Mechanics

by Joel Erickson | May 9, 2022 | Best Resources, From Novice to Intermediate, Impromptu, Speaking, Speech Events, Strategy

Last year, Ben wrote a superb piece on impromptu with a takeaway you should immediately incorporate into your Nationals prep regimen: strategically accumulate potential speech material related to adversity and personal relationships. I hope to expand this analysis...
To Quote, Or Not to Quote, That Is The Question

To Quote, Or Not to Quote, That Is The Question

by Ben Brown | Mar 30, 2022 | From Intermediate to Advanced, Negative, Strategy, Team Policy

Most people would agree that higher speaker points tend to correlate with higher win rates in debate.  Of course, there will always be teams who get low speaks and still do exceptionally well, and there will be those who speak well but still are stuck going...
Collapsing Is Only Scary If You’re a Building.

Collapsing Is Only Scary If You’re a Building.

by Jeremiah Mosbey | Mar 18, 2022 | From Intermediate to Advanced, Strategy, Technique, Thinking Strategically

It’s fairly often that I’ll make an argument and practically be wiped across the floor by my opponent’s response. Does that mean I’m a bad debater? Not at all! As much as we would like to believe otherwise, not every argument we make in debate...
Tiers of Concern

Tiers of Concern

by Zachary Kos | Feb 18, 2022 | Coaching a Club, Concept Analysis, Lincoln-Douglas, Parliamentary, Strategy, Thinking Strategically, Uncategorized

How do you view debate? Which type of argument(s) do you prioritize? Have you lost a round on what you thought was an insignificant argument? If there was consensus over debaters’ most strongly disliked reason for decision, it would be the round lost on an argument,...
How Much Evidence is Too Much?

How Much Evidence is Too Much?

by Jeremiah Mosbey | Feb 9, 2022 | From Novice to Intermediate, Research Tips, Strategy, Team Policy

Debaters don’t (usually) assert dominance with expensive sneakers or long, bushy beards. Instead, the token we typically rely on is the amount of evidence in our boxes, briefcases, or what have you. Evidence is power, and more evidence means more dedication to debate....
Four Things to Remember as you Head Into Your Next Tournament

Four Things to Remember as you Head Into Your Next Tournament

by Luke Castle | Jan 12, 2022 | Coaching, Strategy, Technique

You’ve made it, you’re coming up on the tournament season, and you’re now at that spot where you are in your hotel room stressing yourself out about what comes next. I want to give you a few quick words of encouragement to have on hand going into that...
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