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Etiquette - self-serving & more |
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Saturday, 25 March 2006
- Written by Eliot Piltz
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Self-serves:
Self-serving has created much debate in recent years, with people arguing whether or not it's acceptable in a shred circle. There are two main levels of etiquette for self-serving: conservative and liberal. Conservative means that you never self-serve in a circle. This etiquette should always be observed at tournaments and public demos because self-serving just looks idiotic. The liberal style has evolved from local practice sessions, where everyone in the circle has an understanding with each other about what constitutes a turn. With this method of play, if you miss your 1st trick, quickly trying again is generally ok. A 3rd try should be rare, if ever. However, playing liberally can easily become a dependency; it's very important to do your best on your first try. The idea is that you only need a 2nd try occasionally, not every time.
Rebates:
Rebates (pass-backs) kill the flow in the circle almost as much as self-serves, but they are generally more accepted. Ideally you should only need a second try occasionally, so you don't develop the expectation of a rebate, and so it doesn't become a burden for the circle.
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