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How match structures and competition setups change the contest.

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Sport rewards a closer look

A rule can change a decision; a small movement can open a whole game. We explain the details without assuming you already know the jargon.

  1. The Give-and-Go: Why a Pass Can Move a Defence
  2. Round Robin or Knockout: What Happens to a Single Bad Day?
  3. Why the Basketball Hoop Has a Backboard

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