EP26 - Dope Cards: Behind the Numbers

In this episode, your hosts Chad Heckler and Francis Colon have push into the topic of communication, data cards and putting plans into action. Have you ever read a match book and thought "this looks so EASY!" only to have your dreams crushed into oblivion? Or the opposite situation: thought a stage would be the most difficult you've ever shot, but easily aced it and had an overwhelming feeling of success? If so, this episode is for you!

The science of communication, interpretation and planning come to a head in this segment covering the details around interpreting match stages. Each MD has a unique flavor and writing style, and learning their format can lead faster success in matches. The nuts and bolts of assessing how to make best use of your dope cards is an important skill that you can work on easily without spending a dollar!