Sluffing

The act of not taking a valid shot. Also called Waffling, Rhino-Hiding and various other negative terms, which are indicative to different areas.

A valid shot is one that stops or deflects.

Sluffing, or perceived sluffing, is a major cause of Amtgard arguments.

Habitual cheaters are sometimes referred to as Special Friends.

There are various solutions for cheating. Such as Clan Swords and Taking Out Insurance.