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| − | '''Seal clubbing''' or '''baby seal clubbing ''' is a slang term for a skilled player competing in and dominating at a tournament well below their skill level. It is most frequently applied to tournaments with eligibility restrictions such as [[ACF Fall]] or [[ | + | '''Seal clubbing''' or '''baby seal clubbing ''' is a slang term for a skilled player competing in and dominating at a tournament well below their skill level. It is most frequently applied to tournaments with eligibility restrictions such as [[ACF Fall]] or NAQT's [[Division II]] tournaments. Accusations of seal clubbing are often accompanied by accusations of [[trophy whore|trophy whoring]]. </onlyinclude> |
Seal clubbing differs from other practices such as '''smurfing''' or '''sandbagging''', during which players misrepresent their skill level to be lower than it actually is. In contrast, the concept of seal clubbing is generally only applied to players widely known to be good. | Seal clubbing differs from other practices such as '''smurfing''' or '''sandbagging''', during which players misrepresent their skill level to be lower than it actually is. In contrast, the concept of seal clubbing is generally only applied to players widely known to be good. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:52, 8 January 2025
Seal clubbing or baby seal clubbing is a slang term for a skilled player competing in and dominating at a tournament well below their skill level. It is most frequently applied to tournaments with eligibility restrictions such as ACF Fall or NAQT's Division II tournaments. Accusations of seal clubbing are often accompanied by accusations of trophy whoring.
Seal clubbing differs from other practices such as smurfing or sandbagging, during which players misrepresent their skill level to be lower than it actually is. In contrast, the concept of seal clubbing is generally only applied to players widely known to be good.