Avoiding Consecutive Weeks in a League: Strategies for Fair Scheduling

Question
Have a 20 team league which plays 20 weeks. 10 weeks on the front 10 on the back. Every team always seems to have 3 or 4 weeks in a row on either the front or back. Can this be avoided? Don't mind 2 in a row but 3 or 4 is a bit much.

Answer
Hi Lou,

I would think it is avoidable. Would need to have more details, though. Such as, I assume the team foursomes are mixed up as well each week. Is the issue that certain people end up playing the same nine 3 or 4 weeks in a row?

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