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Balls System

The Balls System - Scoring and Bonuses to Boost Your Fantasy Football

Maximize Your Fantasy Football Points with the Balls System

At Pigskin Picks, we’ve designed the Balls System to take your fantasy football experience to the next level. This dynamic scoring system rewards your strategic choices, player performance, and team success. Whether you’re drafting, managing your lineup, or making trades, the Balls System is here to help you earn points, unlock bonuses, and climb up the leaderboard.

Here’s how the Balls System works:

1. Individual Player Performance

Your players score points based on their individual actions during the game:

  • Goal Scored: +6 points
  • Assist: +4 points
  • Participation (60+ minutes): +2 points
  • Clean Sheet (Goalkeepers/Defenders): +4 points
  • Goalkeeper Save: +1 point for every 3 saves
  • Missed Penalty Kick: -2 points
  • Own Goal: -2 points
  • Yellow Card: -1 point
  • Red Card: -3 points

2. Team Performance

The performance of the team your player is on also affects their score:

  • Team Win (Player participates for 60+ minutes): +3 points
  • Team Draw: +1 point
  • Team Defeat: 0 points

3. Team Captain Bonus

The captain of your team has a doubled score! Choose your captain wisely to maximize points every week.

4. Bonuses for Special Achievements

Extraordinary contributions are rewarded with additional points:

  • Best Player of the Match: +5 points
  • Game-Winning Contribution (e.g., game-winning goal): +3 points
  • Hat-Trick: +6 bonus points
  • More than 5 Goalkeeper Saves: +3 points
  • Player Efficiency Rating (Based on OPTA or similar data):
    • Rating 7.5–8.0: +1 point
    • Rating 8.1–8.5: +2 points
    • Rating 8.6+: +3 points

5. Penalties

Certain actions will cause your score to drop:

  • Conceded Goals (Goalkeepers/Defenders): -1 point per goal conceded
  • Penalty Caused: -3 points

6. Additional Features

The Balls System enhances the fantasy football experience:

  • Real-Time Updates: Get live scoring and match updates.
  • Global Rankings: Track your performance against fantasy football managers worldwide.
  • Seasonal Rewards: Earn special titles like Manager of the Month and get exclusive prizes.
  • Multi-Sport Integration (Optional): Participate in leaderboards for other sports if you want to expand your fantasy experience.

7. Example of Evaluation

Here’s an example of how the scoring system works:
Player: DeAndre Hopkins
Match Actions:

  • Caught 2 touchdown passes: +12 points
  • Ran for 1 touchdown: +6 points
  • Played 90 minutes: +2 points
  • Team won the match: +3 points
    Final Fantasy Score: 23 points

By understanding and mastering the Balls System, you can maximize your points and climb to the top of your fantasy football league.