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Common questions about how PPA Fantasy works.

Draft

How does the draft order work?

We use a third-round reversal (3RR) snake draft instead of a traditional snake. In a normal snake the order flips every round. In 3RR it flips every two rounds — so the manager who picks last in round 1 gets to pick first in both round 2 and round 3, giving them three consecutive picks at the turn. This repeats for rounds 4–5–6. It's designed to make the last pick position more competitive.

When is the draft?

Your commissioner schedules the draft and will share the date with your league. Once the draft is live you'll see a "Go to draft" button on your league home page. Make sure you're signed in and ready when it starts — your commissioner may have enabled a pick timer.

Can I see the player pool before the draft starts?

Yes. Go to the Draft Board tab at any time during setup to browse the available player pool and see the draft order. Nothing is locked in until the commissioner officially starts the draft.

What happens if someone misses their pick?

The commissioner (or the manager themselves) can skip a pick at any time. If a pick timer is enabled and it runs out, the skip happens automatically. Either way, the system will auto-select the highest-ranked available player that fits the roster's remaining gender slots. The pick still counts — there are no do-overs.

Roster & Players

How many players am I allowed on my roster?

Each manager drafts 6 players: 3 men and 3 women. Your roster size and gender split are set by your commissioner when the league is created, so confirm with them if yours differs.

When can I drop or add players?

You can make roster moves any time except during the 24-hour window around an active event (starting 24 hours before the event begins through 24 hours after it ends). This blackout prevents managers from gaming the system by picking up players mid-tournament.

Why can't I make roster moves right now?

Roster moves are locked within 24 hours of an event's start or end date. Check the Schedule tab to see when the current event window clears. If you think this is an error, contact your commissioner.

What's the difference between a drafted player and a free agent?

Drafted players were selected during the snake draft at the start of the season. Free agents are players who went undrafted or were dropped by another manager. You can add free agents to your roster at any time outside the blackout window, as long as you have an open slot.

Can I pick up a player who is already on someone else's roster?

No — each player can only be on one roster at a time. If you want a player who is rostered, the other manager would need to drop them first before they become available.

Scoring

How do points work?

Points are awarded per player per discipline (WD, MD, MX) at each event: • +1 per match win • +1 for reaching the quarterfinal (top 8) • +1 for reaching the semifinal (top 4) • +1 for reaching the final (top 2) • +1 for winning gold Match wins can add up significantly — a player who goes deep in a large draw might win 5–8 matches before the final, on top of the 4 placement bonuses. Your league total is the sum of all your rostered players' points across all disciplines and all events.

If my player competes in two disciplines at one event, do they score in both?

Yes. Players often compete in Men's Doubles and Mixed Doubles (or Women's Doubles and Mixed Doubles) at the same event. Points from each discipline are tracked separately and both count toward your total.

What disciplines count?

Women's Doubles (WD), Men's Doubles (MD), and Mixed Doubles (MX). Singles events are not included in scoring.

When do scores update after an event?

Scores are entered manually by the commissioner after each event concludes. There's no automatic feed — allow a day or two after the event ends for results to appear. You'll see scores reflected in the Standings tab once they're in.

General

Where do I see the current standings?

Open your league and tap the Standings tab. You'll see every manager ranked by total points, with a breakdown of their points per event. Click any event chip to jump to that event's detail page.

How do I see which events are coming up?

The Schedule tab shows all events for the season — upcoming, in progress, and completed. Completed events show results; upcoming events show which players from your roster are registered to play.

Something looks wrong with my score — what do I do?

Contact your commissioner. Scores are entered manually so corrections are straightforward. Your commissioner can update individual player results at any time and your standings will reflect the change immediately.