Match strategies

Strategy

Paul Foo
Paul Foo Asked 12 years ago

What are some strategies to use in a tournament? Other than initiating the attack and chopping from side to side?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago

Hi Paul, I think one of the main things to think about is to implement your strengths in the game. If you can play your bets game then you have achieved all you can.


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