Main methods of sports competition

The methods of sports competition can be divided into the following five points: 1, direct elimination method; 2. Circular method; 3. Integral method; 4. Mixed preparation method; 5. draw lots.

1, direct elimination method:

This is a simple but challenging method of competition. In the competition, the contestants or teams directly confront each other, and the winner is promoted and the loser is eliminated until the final winner is decided. This method has the advantages of simplicity and strong operability, and is suitable for large-scale competitions.

2. Cycle method:

It is a way to ensure that every player or team has the opportunity to show their strength. Players or teams play single-cycle or multi-cycle games, that is, every two players or teams play a game. The advantage of this method is that it can show the strength of more players or teams, which is suitable for situations where winners or rankings need to be selected.

3, integral method:

It is a competition way that can comprehensively evaluate the performance of players or teams. According to the performance of players or teams in the competition, give corresponding points. The higher the score, the higher the ranking. The advantage of this method is that it can comprehensively consider the winning or losing, performance, stability and other factors of the competition, and is suitable for the situation where the winner or ranking needs to be selected.

4, mixing method:

It is a competition method that combines the above methods. For example, on the basis of the direct elimination system, elements of round robin and points system are added to make the competition more comprehensive and fair.

The advantage of this method is that it can comprehensively utilize the advantages of different competition methods and improve the appreciation and competitiveness of the competition. However, the mixed method also has shortcomings, so it is necessary to design reasonable competition processes and rules to ensure the organic integration of different competition methods.

5. Draw lots:

It is a competition method to increase the randomness and appreciation of the competition. In some competitions, contestants or teams decide their opponents and order by drawing lots. The advantage of this method is that it can increase the variables and suspense of the game and improve the audience's viewing experience.

However, the lottery method also has shortcomings, which may lead some excellent players or teams to draw relatively weak opponents, thus affecting the fairness of the game.