Okay, so today I was trying to figure out how to divide folks up for a tennis match, and let me tell you, it was a bit of a head-scratcher at first. I wanted to make sure everyone got a fair shot at playing and that the teams were balanced. I started with a simple list of names, just jotting down everyone who wanted to play.
Then, I grabbed a piece of paper and started sketching out some ideas. I thought about just randomly picking names out of a hat, but that didn’t seem very fair. What if one team ended up with all the pros and the other team was, well, not so pro?
Figuring it out
So I decided to go a different route. I made two columns on the paper, one for each team. Then I started assigning players to each column, trying to keep things as even as possible. I considered each person’s skill level, or at least what I knew about it. We all have that friend who claims to be a tennis legend, right?
It took a few tries, and I had to erase and rewrite some names, but eventually, I ended up with two teams that seemed pretty balanced. I didn’t want anyone feeling like they were stuck on the “bad” team, you know?
- Listed out all the players.
- Created two columns for the teams.
- Assigned players based on their skill level.
- Made adjustments until it felt balanced.
After I finalized the teams, I double-checked everything to make sure it looked right. It wasn’t perfect, but it was a lot better than just drawing names randomly. Plus, it felt good to have a system, even if it was a simple one. I’m no tennis pro or anything, but I do like things to be somewhat organized, at least.
I shared the teams with everyone, and they seemed pretty happy with how it turned out. So, mission accomplished, I guess! It’s not exactly rocket science, but hey, sometimes it’s the little things that make a difference. Now, let’s just hope my “careful” planning translates to some good matches!
