AGLOA Rules Changes for 2016-17
Several major and minor rules changes for the academic games played in 2016-17 are explained here. Continue →
Category: Coaches Tip
Exclamatory Sentences
(For CLASSIC LINGUISHTIK only) Any sentence that has an “!” at the end is considered exclamatory. Interjections* are punctuated in one of two ways: there must be an “!” either … Continue →
Watching Your Opponents – I
It’s not always a telltale sign of what to do in a match, but sometimes, just watching your opponents’ reactions can be an indicator of how you should play your … Continue →
The First Shake
The best players know how to impact the pace of a match, as well as the outcome. For example, many players don’t realize the first shake is the most important … Continue →
Use the Officials Manuals to Teach
Each of the cube games has an officials manual. While aimed at judges, the manuals can be used to go over situations and sharpen players’ understanding of the rules. At … Continue →
Presidents Tips
An excellent way to summarize information about the presidents is to apply a category to all the Chief Executives in a certain range. Examples Presidents who served in the U.S. … Continue →
Propaganda Tips
Comments on the four sections to be played at the upcoming national tournament in Wheeling, WV. Section A Prejudice vs Tabloid Thinking Prejudice: Action for/against the object of the prejudice … Continue →
If All Else Fails, Try Humor
Sometimes you need to lighten the team’s tense mood before a crucial match or round. For example, get the group together with the promise of telling them the secret to … Continue →
Contact with Players Before Rounds
Most football coaches try to say something to each player during pregame warm-ups. Academic Games coaches can apply that same approach. After arriving at the competition site, try to say … Continue →
Play to Win – II
Last month’s Coaches Tip discussed aggressive play in reading games. Now we consider cube games. Equations and On-Sets Use the timer on every other player’s turn and especially when opponents … Continue →