# Round robin

## Rules of round robin

The rules for a round robin tournament are quite simple:

1. In Round robin, you compete individually but play in pairs.
2. The teams change every match and the tournament is normally over when everyone has played with everyone.
3. Each match is played for a certain number of points. Usually 16, 24 or 32. Each team serves 2-4 times, and then the serve is handed over to the opponent.
4. Each ball won is worth one point.
5. Once all balls have been played, the score is recorded and then transferred to the individual players. If a match ends 10-14, players 1 and 2 get 10 points each. Players 3 and 4 get 14 points each.
6. After all matches have been played, the player who has accumulated the most points throughout the tournament wins. 

## Scoring in Mexicano

1. Each match is played for a certain number of points. Usually 16, 24 or 32. The matches can also be played for a predetermined time period of 10-20 minutes.
2. Each team serves 2 times. The serve is then passed to the opponent.
3. Each ball won gives one point to the winning team
4.  When a match is over, the score is recorded and then transferred to the individual players. If a 24 point match ends 10-14, players 1 and 2 get 10 points each. Players 3 and 4 get 14 points each. 
5. After all matches have been played, the player who has accumulated the most points throughout the tournament wins.

## Team round robin

This format can also be played in teams. It works just like the individual round robin, but instead of being played individually, you compete in predetermined teams.

## How to organize a Round robin tournament 

To play a round robin, you need at least 4 participants or teams. There is no upper limit to how many participants can participate. However, it is always best if it is a number that is evenly divisible by four.

* The number of padel courts needed depends on the number of participants.
* It is best if the number of lanes corresponds to the number of players. 4 players = 1 lane, 8 players = 2 lanes and so on.
* It's fine to mix levels, but if the differences are too big, consider splitting your Round robin into separate groups.
* The normal playing time for an round robin is about 2 hours. A 24 point match takes about 10 minutes to play. Before starting, you need to prepare a document where you can enter points and results.


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