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Good Clipboard
Drafting can often take place in less than ideal locations, with you not having enough table space or other good hard surface to write on. |
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Hi-Liters
Use hi-liters to quickly cross off drafted players, but still be able to see who they are. Using one hi-liter for your picks and one for others can be helpful too. |
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Writing Utensils
Yes, remember to bring various writing utensils such as pens, pencils, crayons. Prick your finger and write with blood as a last resort. |
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Draft List
A well organized list is very important. Create
your own or save yourself some time and get a professional list from a company such as
Draft Guide. Keep the list to a minimum number of pages. You will be shuffling back and
forth between pages throughout the Draft. |
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A Plan
This can be a strategy, an order, some assemblance of organization. This is entirely optional but will save you a lot of
confusion on Draft Day. |
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Attitude
Be sure to include some attitude for your draft whether it be a "cocky know it all" or simply a "quite sleeper". Try to keep the other teams off balance and wondering. |
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Money
If your draft requires dues on Draft Day, then be sure to have your check or cash ready. Many league operators use this money to pay bills they have already incurred. |
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Folder (s)
It is always a good idea to have a folder or two available so that you can keep your notes and lists private organized. It can also be used to protect your privileged draft information and help to
keep it private.
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Refreshment - Obey Your Thirst
Sometimes a draft can go on for many hours, you surely don't need to be experiencing dehydration. Bring a few cold ones to keep your thirst quenched. |
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Nourishment
Unless you are lucky enough to have your draft at a restaurant then you probably want to be sure that you are not hungry or might
want to consider bringing easy snack foods. Don't plan on cutting up a steak while you are trying to concentrate on drafting. |
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Internet Drafting Tips
Using the Internet in one way or another is the norm these days, so you may wish to keep the following in mind if you are Drafting from the Internet.
* 15 minutes before your draft, reboot your computer and make a fresh connection to
the Internet. This gives you the best chance of having the fewest problems or
disconnections.
* Try to find a private area in your house. If you have kids or a family be sure and
and send them away, maybe to the movies.
* Turn off any programs that might cause you distractions such as e-mail, chat, or
others. If you like the distraction then by all means let 'em run.
* Make sure you have your lists in place with your online league, many real time
drafting services offer this and it is great protection in case you have a major
computer or Internet failure. |
