A Speech and Debate Blog and Podcast for Coaches and Competitors At Speech and Debate Award Ceremonies across the nation, the One Clap Rule was established to expedite the process of awards… to show appreciation to students who earned a trip to the finals stage, but avoid long blocks of applause for dozens of students. The One Clap is both efficient AND infectious. It unifies. It celebrates student success. It is also a moment of in-sync Speech and Debate community. Thanks