Tutorials: From Basics to Edge Cases

Work through these step-by-step lessons. Each tutorial includes definitions, worked examples, and a short concept check. All exercises are illustrative and purely educational—no contests or financial features.

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Foundation Basics & scoring Positions Player archetypes Rules Formats & points Strategy Selection logic Edge Rain, pitch, matchups Practice Reflection sets

Foundation

Start here. Understand fantasy formats, the idea of positions, and how scoring shapes decisions.

1) Formats & Structures

Classic draft vs. salary-cap: illustrative differences and constraints
Squad size & composition: bat/bowl/all-rounder/wk balance
Match phases: powerplay, middle, death overs—why they matter

2) Scoring Basics

Batting: runs, SR thresholds, boundary bonuses (illustrative)
Bowling: wickets, economy tiers, maidens (illustrative)
Fielding: catches, run-outs; rare events caveat

Worked Example — "Why Phases Matter"

Compare a powerplay specialist vs. a death-overs specialist in a slow deck. Discuss how dot-ball pressure and yorker risk influence volatility. The goal is to learn thinking patterns, not to predict outcomes.

Concept check: Foundation Quiz →

Player Positions (Archetypes)

Positions describe how a player accrues points. Identify stability, volatility, and synergy.

Anchors & Speedsters

Stabilizer: strike rotation, lower variance, floor points
Speedster: boundary-seeking, higher variance
Synergy: pair a stabilizer with a speedster to smooth volatility

Closers & Floaters

Closer: death overs, high-leverage, risk spikes
Floater: flexible batting slot; contingency value
Signal: team tendency to promote hitters vs. keep positions fixed

Bowling Archetypes

PP swing, middle-overs choke, death specialists
Left-arm angle & matchup effects
Workload & rest patterns as position signals

Position Stability Meter

Position	Stability	Typical Risks	Notes
Stabilizer	High	Slow SR penalties	Pairs well with speedster
Speedster	Medium	Early dismissal	Track matchup vs. PP swing
Closer	Low–Medium	Few balls faced risk	High leverage when balls available
PP Bowler	Medium	Field restrictions	Wicket bursts vs. leaks
Death Bowler	Low–Medium	Yorker miss costs	High wicket chance with risk

Check definitions in Glossary.

Rules & Scoring (Illustrative)

We use generic, illustrative point ideas to explain choices. Always read the actual rules of any platform you study elsewhere.

Batting

Base: runs accrued
Thresholds: SR tiers (educational examples)
Bonuses: boundaries, milestones (illustrative)

Bowling & Fielding

Bowling: wickets, economy tiers, maidens
Fielding: catches, run-outs (shared credit)
Negative: wides/no-balls (illustrative)

Worked Example — "Economy vs. Strike Power"

Why a middle-overs choke bowler can match a wicket-taker on slow decks despite fewer wickets.

Ready to test? Rules Quiz →

Selection Frameworks

Practical checklists that help you reason about balanced selections and avoid correlated risks.

Position Coverage

At least one stable floor (stabilizer or middle-overs choke)
At least one ceiling threat (closer or death bowler)
Avoid over-stacking one phase

Correlation Checks

Don't rely on outcomes that clash (e.g., both teams' top-order dominance)
Consider pitch: slow deck lowers top-order boundary rate
Weather: rain truncation raises volatility

Risk Controls

Backup options for last-minute changes
Limit exposure to multiple low-stability positions
Document assumptions; review after the match

Worked Example — "Balanced Mix"

Build a sample combination that covers PP wicket potential, middle-overs stability, and death-overs upside.

Try a quick check: Strategy Quiz →

Edge-Case Scenarios

Practice adapting to uncertainty. These scenarios focus on reasoning, not prediction.

Rain-Shortened Match

Truncated overs raise variance
Favour positions with immediate impact (speedsters, death bowlers)
Document assumptions about revised phases

Very Slow Deck

Boundary rate falls; stabilizers gain relative value
Middle-overs choke bowlers rise
Closer upside depends on balls remaining

Left-Right Matchups

Angle & matchup considerations for swing/spin
Beware over-indexing to small samples
Prefer publicly verifiable patterns

Reflection Template

What assumptions did I make?
Which signals were weak/strong?
What will I adjust next time?

Practice sets: Jump to Practice →

Practice Sets (No Money)

Use these prompts to practice reasoning. Keep a personal "mistakes log" to speed up learning.

Set A — Stability vs. Ceiling

Pick one floor position, one ceiling position
Explain your synergy logic in 3 bullets
List two risks and your backup plan

Set B — Phase Coverage

Ensure PP, middle, death phases are covered
State which phase you'd sacrifice first, and why
Note any correlation conflicts you avoided

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