How to Play Fantasy Sports

Master the Art of Team Building & Strategy

Learn everything you need to know about playing fantasy sports on FantasyPlay. From basic concepts to advanced strategies, we've got you covered!

Quick Start Guide

1

Choose a Contest

Browse through our free contests and select one that matches your interest. Each contest is based on real upcoming matches.

2

Create Your Team

Select players from both teams within the given budget. Choose your captain and vice-captain wisely as they earn extra points.

3

Join the Contest

Submit your team before the match deadline. You can create multiple teams for the same contest to increase your chances.

4

Track Performance

Watch the live match and track your team's performance in real-time. See how your players are scoring points.

5

Check Results

After the match, check your final score and ranking. Learn from the experience to improve your future teams.

Sport-Specific Guides

Cricket Fantasy Guide

Cricket is the most popular fantasy sport in India. Understanding player roles, pitch conditions, and team strategies is crucial for success.

Team Composition

Wicket-Keepers (WK)

Required: 1-4 players

Strategy: Choose keepers who bat in top order. They get points for catches, stumpings, and runs.

Key Stats: Batting average, strike rate, dismissals per match

Batsmen (BAT)

Required: 3-6 players

Strategy: Focus on top-order batsmen and those in good form. Consider pitch conditions.

Key Stats: Recent form, average vs opponent, strike rate

All-Rounders (AR)

Required: 1-4 players

Strategy: All-rounders are valuable as they contribute with both bat and ball.

Key Stats: Batting + bowling average, recent performances

Bowlers (BOWL)

Required: 3-6 players

Strategy: Pick bowlers likely to get wickets. Consider pitch and weather conditions.

Key Stats: Bowling average, economy rate, wickets per match

Scoring System

Action Points Details
Run Scored +1 Every run scored by batsman
Boundary (4s) +1 Additional point for hitting boundary
Six +2 Additional points for hitting six
Half Century +8 Bonus for scoring 50+ runs
Century +16 Bonus for scoring 100+ runs
Wicket Taken +25 For bowlers taking wickets
Catch +8 For fielders taking catches
Stumping +12 For wicket-keepers
Run Out +6 For direct hit or involvement
Maiden Over +12 For bowlers bowling maiden

Pro Tips for Cricket

🎯 Captain Selection

Choose players likely to perform with both bat and ball. All-rounders make excellent captains in T20 formats.

🌤️ Weather & Pitch

Check weather conditions and pitch reports. Overcast conditions favor bowlers, while flat pitches favor batsmen.

📊 Recent Form

Prioritize players in good recent form over big names having a rough patch.

🏟️ Venue History

Research how players have performed at the specific venue in the past.

Football Fantasy Guide

Football fantasy requires understanding of formations, player positions, and match dynamics. Goals and assists are key scoring actions.

Team Composition

Goalkeepers (GK)

Required: 1-2 players

Strategy: Choose keepers from teams with strong defense. Clean sheets earn big points.

Key Stats: Save percentage, clean sheets, penalty saves

Defenders (DEF)

Required: 3-5 players

Strategy: Pick defenders who contribute to attack and from teams likely to keep clean sheets.

Key Stats: Goals, assists, clean sheets, tackles

Midfielders (MID)

Required: 3-5 players

Strategy: Balance between defensive and attacking midfielders based on their roles.

Key Stats: Goals, assists, key passes, interceptions

Forwards (FWD)

Required: 1-3 players

Strategy: Focus on strikers with good goal-scoring records and penalty takers.

Key Stats: Goals per game, shots on target, penalty conversion

Scoring System

Action Points Details
Goal Scored +16 For any player scoring goal
Assist +12 For providing assist to goal
Clean Sheet (GK/DEF) +10 When team doesn't concede
Save (GK) +4 For every save made
Penalty Save +15 For saving penalty kicks
Yellow Card -2 Negative points for booking
Red Card -6 Negative points for sending off
Own Goal -4 Negative points for own goal
Penalty Miss -4 For missing penalty kicks

Pro Tips for Football

⚽ Goal Scorers

Prioritize penalty takers and players with high shots-on-target ratio for consistent points.

🛡️ Defensive Strategy

Pick defenders from teams with strong defensive records and attacking full-backs.

🎯 Set Piece Specialists

Players who take free kicks and corners have higher assist potential.

📈 Form vs Fixtures

Balance current form with upcoming fixture difficulty when selecting players.

Kabaddi Fantasy Guide

Kabaddi fantasy focuses on raiders and defenders. Understanding team strategies and player roles is crucial for success.

Team Composition

Raiders (RAI)

Required: 3-6 players

Strategy: Choose raiders with high success rate and bonus point ability.

Key Stats: Raid points per match, success percentage, super raids

Defenders (DEF)

Required: 3-6 players

Strategy: Pick defenders with high tackle success rate and super tackle ability.

Key Stats: Tackle points, success rate, super tackles

All-Rounders (AR)

Required: 1-4 players

Strategy: All-rounders provide flexibility and can score in both raid and defense.

Key Stats: Combined raid + tackle points, versatility

Scoring System

Action Points Details
Successful Raid +2 For each successful raid
Bonus Point +1 For touching bonus line
Super Raid +8 For getting 3+ points in raid
Successful Tackle +3 For each successful tackle
Super Tackle +5 When 3 or fewer defenders tackle
High 5 +8 For 5+ tackle points in match
Super 10 +16 For 10+ raid points in match

Pro Tips for Kabaddi

🎯 Star Raiders

Focus on main raiders who get most raid opportunities and have high success rates.

🛡️ Corner Defenders

Corner defenders often get more tackle opportunities than cover defenders.

📊 Team Strategy

Understand team playing styles - some teams focus on raids, others on defense.

⚡ Do-or-Die Raids

Players who perform well in pressure situations (do-or-die raids) are valuable.

Basketball Fantasy Guide

Basketball fantasy rewards all-around performance. Points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks all contribute to fantasy scores.

Team Composition

Point Guards (PG)

Required: 1-3 players

Strategy: Choose guards with high assist numbers and good shooting percentage.

Key Stats: Assists per game, field goal %, steals

Centers (C)

Required: 1-3 players

Strategy: Focus on centers with high rebound and block numbers.

Key Stats: Rebounds per game, blocks, field goal %

Forwards (F)

Required: 2-4 players

Strategy: Look for versatile forwards who contribute across multiple categories.

Key Stats: Points, rebounds, assists, all-around stats

Scoring System

Action Points Details
Point Scored +1 For each point scored
Rebound +2 Offensive or defensive rebound
Assist +3 For each assist made
Steal +4 For each steal
Block +4 For each blocked shot
Turnover -2 Negative points for turnovers
Double-Double +12 10+ in two categories
Triple-Double +25 10+ in three categories

Hockey Fantasy Guide

Hockey fantasy focuses on goals, assists, and defensive actions. Understanding player positions and team strategies is important.

Team Composition

Forwards (FWD)

Required: 4-8 players

Strategy: Choose forwards with good goal-scoring records and assist potential.

Key Stats: Goals per game, assists, shots on goal

Defenders (DEF)

Required: 2-5 players

Strategy: Pick defenders who contribute to attack and have good defensive stats.

Key Stats: Goals, assists, tackles, interceptions

Goalkeepers (GK)

Required: 1-2 players

Strategy: Choose keepers with high save percentage and from strong defensive teams.

Key Stats: Save percentage, goals conceded, clean sheets

Scoring System

Action Points Details
Goal Scored +16 For scoring a goal
Assist +12 For providing assist
Save (GK) +3 For each save made
Clean Sheet +10 For not conceding goals
Penalty Corner Won +4 For earning penalty corner
Green Card -2 Negative points for card
Yellow Card -4 Negative points for card
Red Card -8 Negative points for card

General Fantasy Strategy

👑

Captain & Vice-Captain

Your captain gets 2x points and vice-captain gets 1.5x points. Choose players most likely to perform well.

  • Pick consistent performers as captain
  • Consider match conditions and player form
  • All-rounders often make good captains
  • Avoid risky picks for captaincy
💰

Budget Management

You have a limited budget to select your team. Balance star players with value picks.

  • Don't spend all budget on 2-3 players
  • Find value picks in lower price ranges
  • Consider player roles and opportunities
  • Leave some budget for last-minute changes
📊

Research & Analysis

Successful fantasy players do their homework before creating teams.

  • Check recent form and statistics
  • Analyze head-to-head records
  • Consider venue and weather conditions
  • Follow team news and injury updates
🎯

Contest Selection

Choose contests that match your skill level and risk appetite.

  • Start with smaller contests to learn
  • Practice contests are great for beginners
  • Head-to-head contests test pure skill
  • Mega contests offer big competition

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Following the Crowd

Don't just pick popular players. Sometimes differential picks can give you an edge over others.

Ignoring Team Balance

Don't load your team with players from one side. Maintain balance between both teams.

Last-Minute Teams

Avoid creating teams in a hurry. Take time to research and analyze before the deadline.

Emotional Decisions

Don't let personal bias influence your picks. Base decisions on data and analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my team after joining a contest?

No, once you join a contest, your team is locked. However, you can create multiple teams for the same contest.

What happens if a player doesn't play?

If a player in your team doesn't play, they will score 0 points. Choose your team carefully and check team news.

How are points calculated during live matches?

Points are updated in real-time based on official match data. You can track your team's performance live.

Can I join multiple contests with the same team?

Yes, you can use the same team in multiple contests, but each contest entry is separate.

What if a match is cancelled or postponed?

If a match is cancelled, the contest will be cancelled and no points will be awarded.

How do I improve my fantasy skills?

Practice regularly, analyze your past teams, follow sports news, and learn from successful players.