Regarding ABC and XYZ team system
Strategy
stephin jith Asked 8 years ago
Is there any difference or advantage in picking abc or xyz system of play in team tournaments.what is the difference between abc and xyz.
Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago
Hi Stephin,
It depends on your team and how they like to play. Usually the strategy is that your best player finishes their match first so they would be 'B' or 'Z'. Your next best player would be 'c' or 'X' and your third player would be 'A' or 'Y'.
ABC usually starts with your weaker player because 'A' also finishes last. Your best player 'B' has a good spread of matches with reasonable breaks in between matches.
XYZ has your best player 'Z' playing matches with just a one match break between matches. If your best player likes this format and playing matches in quick succession that can work for your team.
It also depends on who likes playing first or doesn't like it the least...
You also need to consider the match ups you want in the first match. For example your team may like your best player to match up against a particular player.
Lots to consider when making the choice.
Here is the order of matches:
A v X
B v Y
C v Z
B v X
A v Z
C v Y
B v Z
C v X
A v Y
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stephin jith Posted 8 years ago
We are playing the short version with just 5 matches between 2 teams.ur list is for 9 matches long version.can u help me with the abc-xyz order in 5 match.
Do you play a doubles or do you have 3 singles players?