Techniques
Common techniques of gamesmanship include:
- Breaking the flow of an opponent's play (Potter insisted 'There is only one rule; BREAK THE FLOW.')
- Causing an opponent to take the game less seriously or to overthink his or her position
- Intentionally making a "mistake" which gains an advantage over an opponent
While the first method is more common at higher levels of sports, the last two are more powerful in amateur games.
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