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'''S and Z starts''' | Starting a game with a S or Z piece (known as '''S and Z starts''') is a delicate way of starting, since it may leave a hole in the stack. | ||
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An S and Z start may be handled differently, depending on the player style, skill and the game mode (multiplayer, etc..) . | |||
== Soft-drop method == | |||
This method consist in placing a tetriamino under the first piece. | |||
[[image:sandzstart1.gif]] | |||
== Platform method == | |||
Since soft-drop method tends to slows the player, he may use the platform method. It consists in making a platform over the first line. | |||
[[image:sandzstart2.gif]] | |||
== T-Spin Method == | |||
A [[Twists#Twists_with_T_.28or_T-Spin.29|T-Spin]] may be used to clear the first two lines line of the stack. | |||
[[image:sandzstart3.gif]] | |||
== Back to back tetris method == | |||
The player may "ignore" the first line and build a tetris to clear the hole. | |||
[[image:sandzstart4.gif]] [[image:sandzstart5.gif]] | |||
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Revision as of 14:30, 13 May 2006
Starting a game with a S or Z piece (known as S and Z starts) is a delicate way of starting, since it may leave a hole in the stack.
An S and Z start may be handled differently, depending on the player style, skill and the game mode (multiplayer, etc..) .
Soft-drop method
This method consist in placing a tetriamino under the first piece.
Platform method
Since soft-drop method tends to slows the player, he may use the platform method. It consists in making a platform over the first line.
T-Spin Method
A T-Spin may be used to clear the first two lines line of the stack.
Back to back tetris method
The player may "ignore" the first line and build a tetris to clear the hole.