Good Habits
Difficulty: Beginner Keywords: Theory, Proverb
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Introduction
A well-rounded player needs to cultivate the habits of good sportsmanship. Some of them might increase your skill at the game, while others are more a traditional courtesy to your opponent.
The ABCs of Good Sportsmanship
Attitude
Behavior
- Keep your hands out of the bowl
- Keep things tidy
- Keep captured stones visible at all times
Courtesy
- Greetings
- Ask the stronger player for a game
- Playing the first move in the upper right corner
- How to resign (some more in How To Resign/Discussion)
- Respect your opponent's ability