Mastering the 1NR: Strategic Rebuttals for Competitive Debating

Jan 31, 2026

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This guide focuses on the essential strategies for delivering effective first negative rebuttals (1NR) in competitive debates. It emphasizes the importance of attention to judges, building upon constructives, and leveraging theory in your argumentation. Key concepts include extending 2AC arguments, ensuring clarity in new evidence, and managing the flow of the debate to maximize impact. Learn how to create a compelling narrative without revealing all your cards, and discover how a well-crafted 1NR can lead to victory by making new arguments and defending your team's position confidently.

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Mastering the 1NR: Strategic Rebuttals for Competitive Debating

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Rebuttals Baxter/Miley MDAW 2013
Generic Rebuttals • Pay one step more attention than the constructives • Look at your judge more than the constructives • This should not be the first time you think about the speech • THEORY
1NR • THE 1NR IS NOT A REBUTTAL
1AR • Basics: • Bridge • “Extend the 2AC XXXXX” • What evidence does the 2AR Need • 50% Max of 2AC Arguments

1AR • Advanced • Great 1ARs win debates • Make new arguments • Read new evidence? • New offense • Spin the 1AC • Don’t flow the block
2NR • 2NR is a Dead-Ass Speech
2NR • Kick • Overview • Offense • Backup • Drops