As noted earlier, counterplans introduce many theoretical controversies. There is no space in this volume to entertain each of them since the debates could occupy
Types of Counterplans The best way to understand what a counterplan is is to understand the different types of counterplans and how they work. After
Debating Disadvantages on the Negative This section follows the affirmative answers section because until you understand how to answer a disadvantage on the affirmative, you
“Kicking” a Disadvantage Sometimes during a debate you will want to “kick” – not go for – one of your disadvantages. To do this, you
Introduction A counterplan is an alternative plan to the affirmative’s plan that is advanced by the negative. The most essential defining element of a counterplan
