Otto League 2009 - 2010

Everyone,

I received the following email from a concerned league member.

I just looked at the rules and I think many are not following/understanding what to do with game 2 results.  I’ve heard a fair number of people indicate that if you win game 2 with more than 21 points, for example 30-20, then instead of using a 10 point differential you only use a 1 point differential.  The explanation is that you ignore the handicap mandated total in game 2 and only compare to a typical winning score of 21.

 I think we all need clarification as to what the intent is of you and Bill.  The web site pretty clearly looks like you would use the 10 point differential instead of the 1 point differential.

 The other clarification relates to the maximum handicap.  If you win game 1 by a score of 21-1 and you win game 2 by a score of 31-1 do you use to 20 point differential and the 30 point differential resulting in (10+15)/2 so you have to win by 13?  Some have said you cannot exceed a 10 point handicap.  This would be almost accurate if I am misinterpreting the handicapping system from the web site. 21-0 and 21-0 would yield an 11 point spread I think.

Here are my comments on this.

Paragraph 1 is incorrect.  You always use actual point difference. If you win 30-20 that point difference is 10.

Paragraph 2 is correct.

Regarding paragraph 3, there is a 10 point limit on handicap.  So if you win 21-0, the handicap would be 10.  Then you win 31-0.  The handicap remains 10.

Keep in mind the general philosophy of the handicap is to take 50% of the average difference in points, with a limit of 10.  That is really all you need to know.

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