Competition

Question 1

What is a knock out?

Answer 1

One team plays another, the winner progresses to the next round and the loser drops out of competition, usually plays in rounds​

Question 2

What is a ladder

Answer 2

Set numbers of players/teams on the ladder​

Challenge people higher up the ladder and take their place if you win

Question 3

What is combination?

Answer 3

Combination of most types of competitions​

Qualify leagues and winners’ progress to further leagues or knock out

Question 4

Advantages of a knock out?

Answer 4

Can be organised quickly and easily ​

High numbers of participate due to drop out

Question 5

Advantages of a league?

Answer 5

Suited to racket sports such as tennis​

Easy to run and administer

Question 6

Advantages of a combination?

Answer 6

Play as many games as you like​
More than one opportunity to qualify​
Large number of teams can participate

Question 7

Disadvantages of a knock out?

Answer 7

Competition is over quickly if you lose your first game​

Qualifying events may be required to get the right number in each round

Question 8

Disadvantages of a league?

Answer 8

Slow progress​

Only small numbers of participants can take place

Question 9

Disadvantages of a combination?

Answer 9

Time consuming ​

Worthless games may be played as teams have already qualified