LD Paradigm

I am a parent judge and usually judge speech. I did compete in LD (albeit 30+ years ago).

If you have me for LD, to win the round:

• peak clearly and not too fast (don’t spread),
• flag unanswered/dropped arguments,
• connect your arguments to your value criterion, especially in the NR/2AR,
• follow up your winning XC admissions or points in the subsequent rebuttals.
• More often than not, debates come down to values and clever arguments, rather than evidence. Reading long cards of evidence is tedious - while artfully turning your opponent's evidence to support your own case is sublime.

Reasonable Pace, thought out arguments, and maturity when opposition is speaking.