Mixed Pairs
Balanced team composition
Quick Rules
- Each team has one player from Group A and one from Group B
- Partners rotate every round (like Rotating Partners)
- Requires equal players in Group A and Group B
- Use for mixed gender OR skill balancing
What is Mixed Pairs?
Mixed Pairs follows the same rotating partners structure as the Rotating Partners format, but with one key difference: teams are always balanced. Each team must have one player from Group A and one from Group B, ensuring fairness throughout the tournament.
How Groups Work
Before the tournament starts, players are assigned to either Group A or Group B. This can represent:
Mixed Gender
Assign women to Group A and men to Group B (or vice versa) to create mixed doubles teams in every match.
Skill Balancing
Assign stronger players to one group and others to the other group. This ensures balanced teams regardless of gender.
Example
Teams always mix groups:
Group A
Anna, Maria, Sofia, Emma
Group B
Erik, Johan, Lars, Oscar
Sample Match:
Team 1
Anna & Erik
Team 2
Maria & Johan
Note
Rotation Options
When creating a tournament, you can choose how many times partnerships repeat:
1x Play (Single)
Each Group A player partners with each Group B player once. Shortest tournament format.
2x Play (Double)
Each Group A player partners with each Group B player twice, facing different opponents each time.
3x Play (Triple)
Each Group A player partners with each Group B player three times. Maximum play time and opponent variety.
Pro Tip: Skill Balancing
If you have a big skill gap (for example a few strong players or pros mixed with amateurs), you can use Mixed Pairs as a balancing tool. Assign the stronger players to one group and the rest to the other group, regardless of gender. This ensures two strong players are never paired together in the same team.