Rather than focusing on the actual game as it unfolds on the field, the rules abstract various aspects of play, making the game essentially one of skillful management. Each session is composed of several matches, which are played together as one postal turn. The rules for the league as a whole permit clubs to develop and increase their chances of capturing the league title which each successive season by skillfully coaching players and administering the club. Team creation is fairly flexible, allowing distribution of a fixed number of skill levels over a fixed number of players. Playoffs are then tacked on to the end of the regular season for all leagues.
Tactics come into play in match planning.
The rules allow a manager to distribute their players over the various matches on a per-session basis, with restrictions on how often each player can play. In addition, a team can employ a variety of special tactics to attempt to maximize its performance. Strategy comes into play in building a team. It is up to the manager to decide which players to help out, given their limited resource budget. In addition, managers can make trades with other teams and participate in free agent auctions.