T-spins with z's and s'??

[tetrisdude]

Ever since i played NOAH in for about 80 games or so. I have been studying his tactics, and i have noticed him doing a ton of t-spin doubles and t-spins with plenty of z' and s'. So i have been experimenting and trying to figure out some ways. Andwhenever you have a:


xxxxx_xxx or space anywhere in between could place a z or s on either side to creare a t-spin.

For example:

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-------------- xxx_xxxxx


This technique creates a t-spin. There are a myriad of more more ways to use this technique for you advantage. I think this could be the extra thing that gives all those great players and edge.

Let me know what you guys think?

[tepples]

More generally, whenever you have the pattern 1101 in your field, you can use a Z to set up a T-spin:

                 Z
                ZZ
XX    XXXX => XXZ   XXXX
XXXX XXXXX    XXXX XXXXX

And with 1011, use an S:
                  S
                  SS
XX    XXXX => XX   SXXXX
XXX XXXXXX    XXX XXXXXX

Oh, and you can use the [code] tag to use a monospace font to make blocks line up properly on screen.

[Rosti LFC]

{I was going to put this in my blog, but here seems quite appropriate.}

I think that the main reason I have gone from a 7300 to a 7700 player is that I 'see' tspin doubles a lot more. Using s, z, j, l and o pieces to create them is easy once you get used to recognising the shapes on the playing field. Usually I notice the set up, quickly check for a t-piece in my next 4 tetriminos and then BAM! 4 garbage lines to my opponent.