platooning

/pləˈtunɪŋ/
noun
  1. The practice of alternating groups of players or workers to optimize performance or manage workload.
    • In soccer, platooning helps keep players from getting too tired during a long tournament.
    • Platooning is common in baseball to match left-handed hitters against right-handed pitchers.
    • The company uses platooning to give employees more flexible schedules.
verb
  1. Present participle of platoon: to alternate or rotate players or workers as a group.
    • They are platooning the delivery drivers to handle the holiday rush.
    • The manager is platooning the outfielders to see which combination works best.
    • The team has been platooning its forwards all season.