There is a different rank procedure to use when there are tied ranks, based on mid-ranks.* Imagine that the testing procedure over three time intervals is then performed separately for the Alaskan tae kwon do team.The performance scores are shown in Table 11-13.

Table 11-13. Sparring performance scores at three different hourly time periods (with ties) 1 Hour Member 1 8 2 Hours 8 3 Hours 6 Member 2 6 6 7 Member 3 6 8 7 Member 4 8 7 6 Member 5 9 9 7 Member 6 9 8 7 Member 7 8 7 6 Member 8 8 7 7