Starting Your Own Fantasy Football League

Fantasy Factor

Fantasy football has become almost as popular of a pastime as watching the big games each Sunday. Sure seeing your favorite football players killed it off every Sunday and cheering for them is fun, but getting the chance to virtually combined all your favorite players in one team, managing it and testing how powerful your team is much better. And that’s why fantasy football is very popular.

Many people in the US had played fantasy footballand consider it as an important part of their recreation. Some people only join established league of fantasy sports websites while other create their own league. If you'd like to start your own fantasy league, there are a lot of things to consider, but a lot of fun along the way too (and it’s probably worth it).

Decide how your league will be conducted. Most fantasy football teams are conducted on the internet, as the real-time score-keeping saves a lot of hassle for the commissioner. If you want to conduct your league manually, however, make sure you have the time and resources to do it.

Establish a point system for your league. Most leagues assign point totals for passing touchdowns, rushing touchdowns and receiving touchdowns. You can also assign points for yardage, such as one point for every 25 passing yards and one point for every ten rushing and receiving yards. Assign points for your kickers and defenses as well. Fractional points can also be used for yardage situations if you choose.

Determine which type of draft you would like to run. In an auction draft, each team is given a certain amount of "money" or points to bid on players. Each player is auctioned off one by one until all players run out of money or the rosters are full. In a serpentine draft, a draft order is selected at random and teams take turns selecting on player. The draft order "snakes" around--the person who picked first in the first round picks last in the second round, and so on.

Finalize other league details. Make sure to finalize everything, such as the playoff structure, starting lineup formations and free agent and waiver rules. Also decide if you're going to have an entry fee for teams that will result in a cash prize for the winner.

Invite friends to join the league. No matter how great your league is, it wouldn’t be fun without any players in it. So be sure to invite as many friends as you can in your league. Be sure to start early so you have plenty of time to fill up your league. Most drafts are held in August during the pre-season. Plan well in advance for a live, in-person draft if you choose do draft that way.

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