Typically, before the season begins, participants in a fantasy league take turns selecting real-life players to form their fantasy teams. This is often done through a draft, where players are chosen in a predetermined order..
Each fantasy sport has its own scoring system. Points are awarded to fantasy team players based on their real-life performances. For example, in fantasy football, a touchdown by a player may be worth a certain number of points, while in fantasy baseball, a home run or a strikeout by a pitcher could earn points.
Fantasy managers must set a starting lineup for their team each week or game day, depending on the sport. This lineup typically includes a specific number of players for each position (e.g., quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers in football) based on league rules.
Teams also have bench players who are not in the starting lineup. These players can be substituted into the lineup when needed, but their points don't count unless they are actively playing.
In many fantasy leagues, managers can trade players with each other or pick up new players from the waiver wire (players who are not on any fantasy team). There are often rules governing how trades and waiver pickups work.
Fantasy sports are typically played over the course of a season, with weekly or daily scoring periods. Managers compete against each other to accumulate the most points during these periods.
In some fantasy leagues, teams compete head-to-head against each other each week, while in others, they compete in a rotisserie-style format where stats accumulate over the entire season.
Many fantasy leagues have playoff rounds at the end of the season, where the top teams compete for a championship.
For some fantasy sports, multiple scoring categories are used, such as points, rebounds, and assists in fantasy basketball. Managers must strategize to excel in various categories.
Staying informed about player injuries and updates is crucial, as injured players may not perform well or play at all.
Leagues often have trade deadlines, after which no more trades can be made.
There are typically limits on the number of players a team can have at each position and on the total roster size.
Some fantasy leagues have entry fees, and winners may receive cash prizes or other rewards.
Good sportsmanship and ethical behavior are encouraged in fantasy sports. Cheating or collusion is usually not allowed.
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