What does DOP mean in FOOTBALL

Direction of Play refers to the order in which each player has their turn to move, or alternatively, the overall direction of the game. The player that plays first is often determined by a die roll or other random system.

The Direction of Play is typically decided by agreement between two players engaging in a game before it starts. This agreement can be informal or more formal in nature, depending on what kind of game is being played.

Generally speaking, there isn't a universal standard for determining Direction of Play; it will depend on which type of game you are playing and who designed it. Some popular games have specific rules or conventions governing who plays first (e.g., classical chess).

Many popular board games use dice rolls to decide who goes first; this could be rolling highest number on one die, two dice with highest cumulative score, etc. Some card games use shuffling and dealing to decide order; likewise with many computer games where randomization methods are employed (e.g., “rock-paper-scissors”). Other more abstract strategy games may include flipping coins or picking colors out of hats as ways to determine turn orders for players.

Yes, generally speaking when playing as part of a team context it's important to consider whether each individual should take turns taking actions based on their position within the team formation (e.g., one person acting as leader/decision-maker while others act together) versus everyone taking turns participating individually (e.g., everyone versing each other). Additionally, different kinds of cooperative gameplay might require specific arrangements tailored to those contexts that mutually benefit all players involved (e.g., shared roles/goals).