I know this is an oft debated subject but I wanted to start a discussion around "team play" or "soft play" in the MTT element of the Home Internationals ahead of the event itself.
In my opinion the team element takes precedent over anything else and as such certian things which may be perceived as soft play, should be accepted.
For example, when teammates get Heads Up in a pot, then in my opinion no more chips should go into the pot - I just don"t see the point. When there"s a third player involved then it"s business as usual, with no collusion between teammate, which to me should never be allowed or encouraged.
As another example, if a teammate shoves on your BB, when under normal circumstances you would be "priced in" I think you should fold as you either cap your teammate"s points at this stage therefore damaging the team"s overall score or you make a dent in your own stack.
Sometimes the above may be seen as a chip pass but surely if a bigger stack goes, call, call, call, fold then this is more of a chip pass and should not be allowed.
I raise these points now because I want people to see where I"m coming from and encourage debate before the event so that we all go into the tournament with a clear view.
