Why fair playing time matters
Kids who sit through close games notice, and it's one of the top reasons they quit. In rec leagues, equal or near-equal time is the norm, and many leagues set minimums.
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Fair playing time, in 30 seconds
Enter first names, how many play at once and how many periods. You'll get a rotation where playing time is as even as the math allows, with nobody sitting twice in a row unless the roster makes it unavoidable.
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Uses first names only, which never leave your browser. Follow your league's playing-time rules. Rotate who gets any extra period from game to game.
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Good to know
How the math works
Multiply the spots on the field by the number of periods to get the playing slots, then divide by the number of kids. With 9 kids, 7 spots and 4 quarters there are 28 slots: eight kids play 3 quarters and one plays 4. Give the extra to a different kid next game.
When the roster is big
With 11 kids for 5 spots, some kids only get one quarter. If your league allows it, sub at the half-quarter so the spread is tighter.