America's Top Coaches Agree Vance Trefethen, Strategic Debate There is one absolute prerequisite [to winning debate speeches]: good flowing. Kim Anderson, Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Without proper flowing of arguments, debaters become potshot dissenters who get to the bottom of nothing. Going without the flow is like trekking into the wilderness without taking your bearings. You'll be lost in space. Chris Jeub, TMM President Jeub's Complete Guide to Speech & Debate
A debate where one or neither side properly flows becomes a round of dropped arguments, frustrated debaters, and a confused judge. I am speaking with experience when I say this: the most common error of a debater is the failure to flow the round. |