Opposite rudder in a turn???? Not likely...

But I'm glad to read some people actually USE their rudder! Most pilots on my club would be much better off saving the weight and expence of the extra sevo.... they never use it anyway......

Then why should you learn what it can do, even when you're not flying pattern or 3D or something? You can fly most planes without it, can't you?
Well, I've seen pretty experienced pilots total their beautiful (mostly low-wing) planes when something catastrofic happend like their engine quitting, then trying to turn it back to the field by banking into a sharp turn and adding lots of elevator, and then realising they were too low to make the turn. Nothing they could do about it?

Using rudder in the direction of a turn makes the turn much more effective, meaning you won't need as much altitude to turn. This is not a minor effect, the difference is huge, especially on faster, havier planes. The trick is to bank the plane in the turn and than "help" it with rudder, while at the same time trying to fly just above stall speed. This is the most effective strategy and I am sure a lot of planes could have been saved this way. I always teach my students this as soon as possible. Besides that, it is never bad to fool around with your controls to see how the plane reacts, it will make you a better pilot. Just practice it up high.

Have fun!