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Speakers in limited preparation events experience a great deal of stress. Unlike other forensic events, they must speak on their feet with little time to prepare and the speaker is sometimes not sure what will be the next word coming out of their mouth. Mastering a fluid delivery is one of the most important parts in becoming a successful extemporaneous speaker. A fluid delivery can captivate the audience and lead to higher ranks, while a choppy delivery can distract the audience and lead to low ranks. This week’s strategy piece will discuss the importance of fluency and some tips to improve your fluid delivery.