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League Logic Pro was built by a homeschool debate family with more than a decade in NCFCA. We've sat in the back of the room at 11 p.m. cutting cards, felt the sting of a cryptic ballot, and watched hardworking students get edged out by teams who were simply better prepared. This blog is where we pass along what we've learned — so preparation feels less like guesswork and more like a clear path forward.

Blog title card: The 1AC that wins is the one the judge can flow.
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How to Build a 1AC Judges Can Actually Follow

Your cleverest 1AC won't win if the judge can't flow it. Here are four moves to build a 1AC that lands where it counts — the judge's flow.

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