Planning in Sports Test - 8

A combination tournament refers to a tournament that is held when matches are to be played on a group personal basis. This type of tournament combines different tournament formats, such as league and knockout, to create a more engaging competition.

If a large number of participants are there or if teams are coming from different regions of the country, a combination tournament is usually opted for by the organizer. This is because combination tournaments can accommodate a larger number of teams and provide a more engaging experience for the participants.

Cyclic is not a form of league type tournament. League type tournaments include Round Robin, Double League, and Single League. Cyclic is a method used for drawing fixtures in league tournaments.

A fixture is a set procedure by which a tournament is arranged. It includes the scheduling of matches, the format of the tournament, and the allocation of teams to different stages of the competition.

Staircase method of drawing fixture is used for league tournaments. This method arranges games in a sequential form, without byes and without the problem of odd or even numbers of teams.

Seeding is a process by which good teams are placed in fixture in such a way that stronger teams do not meet each other at the very start of the tournament. This ensures that the competition remains interesting and engaging throughout the tournament.

Staircase is not a procedure used for drawing the fixture for knockout tournaments. Bye, Special seeding, and Seeding are the procedures used for drawing the fixture for knockout tournaments.

Staircase method is a fixture method in which games are arranged in a sequential form, with no byes and no problem of odd or even numbers of teams. This method is used for league tournaments.

If 6 teams are participating in a league tournament, there will be 15 matches played. This is because each team will play against every other team once, resulting in a total of (6 x 5)/2 = 15 matches.

If 20 teams are participating in a knockout tournament, 19 matches will be played. In a knockout tournament, the number of matches played is always one less than the number of participating teams, as each match eliminates one team from the competition.