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Rules & Contest Types

Contest formats, roster basics, and common rules. Answer all questions and submit to see explanations instantly.

1) Which is typically lowest-variance for beginners?

Head-to-head (H2H) Large-field GPP with thousands of entries Winner-takes-most multiplier (e.g., 3x, 5x)

2) A platform allows late swaps until player lock. What’s the benefit?

You can change captain after the match ends You can adjust players if a lineup changes before their match locks You can submit multiple entries for free

3) Roster basics usually aim to ensure:

Everyone picks the same 11 Reasonable balance across roles/teams within constraints Only captains score points

Team Selection & Roles

Role balance, captaincy multipliers, and correlation. Answer and review the why behind each solution.

1) Captain choice: which describes a sensible approach?

Always captain an opener regardless of matchup Consider role, batting order, conditions, and volatility before assigning multipliers Randomize captain to avoid bias

2) For correlation in T20, which pairing can be positively correlated?

Opening batter & death-overs bowler from same team Top-order batter A & Top-order batter B from a high-total projection Strike bowler from Team X & finisher from Team X in same innings

3) Role diversity helps because it:

Guarantees a win Spreads scoring opportunities across batting, bowling, and fielding events Removes all variance

Scoring Drivers & Expected Value

Understand what actually drives fantasy points and how EV changes with role and conditions.

1) Which event tends to be high-variance but high-upside for bowlers?

Dot balls in middle overs Wickets at the death Maiden over in Powerplay

2) A lower-order hitter’s EV typically increases when:

Pitch is slow and spin-friendly with low par score Team frequently reaches death overs with wickets in hand He is consistently used as a concussion sub

3) Interpreting stats: which combo best indicates in-form batter for fantasy?

Low recent strike rate, high career average only High recent strike rate with stable average and favorable venue splits Recent duck + random promotion once

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