How To Play

Step-by-step guide to creating a team in Pitchchamps

Step 1: Registration

Visit the Pitchchamps platform and input your phone number. You’ll receive an SMS containing a link to download the APK file. Follow the link to install the app on your device.
Once the app is installed, open it and finish the registration by entering your phone number and email. You can also log in easily using one of the popular social media accounts for quick access.
Confirm your registration by clicking on the link sent to your email. Afterward, use your credentials to log into your account and start enjoying the features.

Step 2: Prepare for the Draft

Study Player Rankings: Check out up-to-date player rankings and projections. Websites like ESPN, Yahoo, or NBA Fantasy offer detailed guides.
Mock Drafts: Participate in mock drafts to practice and get a feel for where players might go in your actual draft.
Create a Strategy: Decide on a draft strategy (e.g., best player available, positional scarcity, balancing youth vs. experience, etc.).

Step 3: Draft Your Fantasy Team

Pick Early and Often: During your draft, prioritize high-performing, consistent players. Start with stars who contribute in multiple categories.
Balance Your Roster: Fill out your roster with a mix of positions (guards, forwards, centers). It’s essential to have a balanced team.
Watch Bye Weeks: Make sure you have active players in every week by keeping an eye on bye weeks or scheduled time off for specific players.
Adjust for Injuries: Always consider injury reports and adjust accordingly by selecting players who are healthy and active.

Step 4: Set Your Lineup

Start Your Best Players: Based on the matchups for the week, set your starting lineup with your top performers.
Monitor Injuries and Rest Days: Players may be injured or given rest days; always check for any updates to avoid having inactive players in your starting lineup.
Position Requirements: Make sure all positions are filled correctly, and you’re maximizing each player’s performance potential.

Step 5: Weekly Roster Management

Waiver Wire: Regularly check the waiver wire for free agents or players who are undervalued. Picking up underperforming stars or newly emerging players can make a big difference.
Trade Players: Keep an eye on players who are underperforming on your team and consider trading them for someone with better stats or potential.
Monitor Matchups: Keep track of upcoming matchups and take advantage of weak defensive teams or players facing back-to-back games.

Step 6: Follow the NBA News

Injury Reports: Stay updated on NBA injury reports to avoid playing injured or resting players.
Player Changes: Keep up with trades, free-agent signings, or changes in player roles (such as new starters or bench players).

Step 7: Analyze and Improve Your Team

Review Performance: After each game week, assess your team’s performance. Look at individual player stats, trade options, and waiver wire moves.
Adjust Your Strategy: If your team isn’t performing well, adjust your strategy, whether it’s through trades, waivers, or new draft picks.
Use Bench Wisely: Don’t overlook the value of having a solid bench to cover for injuries, rest days, or trade opportunities.

Step 8: Play the Long Game

Patience is Key: Fantasy basketball is often about long-term strategy. Don’t panic after a poor week or a bad performance from your stars.
Roster Stability: Avoid making drastic changes too frequently. Instead, make thoughtful decisions based on performance trends.
Track Stats: Regularly track your team’s stats and see which categories you’re excelling in and which areas need improvement.

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