Pickleball Doubles Scoring | Beginners Guide

Summary

This video from the 'School of Sports' offers a simplified explanation of double scoring in pickleball, a game that can seem complex to newcomers. It clarifies the three-number scoring system used in doubles, distinguishing between the server's score, the receiver's score, and the server number, which indicates which player is serving. The tutorial walks viewers through the process of starting a match, scoring points, and changing serves, aiming to demystify the rules and encourage a deeper appreciation for the sport.

Takeaways

• 🏓 Pickleball doubles scoring is different from singles, involving three numbers instead of two.
• 🔢 The first number in the score represents the points of the serving team.
• 🏸 The second number is the points of the receiving team.
• 👥 The third number indicates which player on the serving team is currently serving (1 or 2).
• 🚀 A match starts with a score of 0-0-2, indicating the starting serve.
• 💡 The serving team earns a point when the receiving team fails to return the ball properly.
• 🤔 The serve switches to the opposing team when the serving team commits a fault, such as a serve into the kitchen (non-volley zone).
• 🔄 Players switch sides after every serve, except when the serving team loses the point.
• 🏆 The first player on the serving team continues to serve if they win points; otherwise, the serve switches to the second player.
• 🎯 The score changes based on the outcome of each serve, with the serving team's score increasing if they win the point.
• 🏅 The match continues until one team reaches a predetermined number of points, typically 11, 15, or 21, depending on the tournament rules.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video script?

The main topic of the video script is explaining the scoring system in pickleball doubles.

What does the video recommend viewers to do before watching this one?

The video recommends viewers to watch a separate video titled 'Pickleball Rules: How to Play Pickleball, Beginner's Guide' to understand how pickleball is played before diving into the scoring in doubles.

What are the three numbers in pickleball doubles scoring and what do they represent?

The three numbers in pickleball doubles scoring represent the server score (how many points the serving team has), the receiver score (how many points the receiving team has), and the server number (indicating which player on the serving team is serving, either the first or the second player).

How does a pickleball doubles match start in terms of scoring?

A pickleball doubles match starts with the score 0-0-2, indicating that the serving team has 0 points, the receiving team has 0 points, and the first player on the serving team is serving.

What happens when the serving team wins a point in pickleball doubles?

When the serving team wins a point, the first number (server score) increases by one, and the third number (server number) remains the same if the same player continues to serve, or changes to two if the second player on the serving team starts serving.

What is a 'kitchen' in pickleball and what happens when a fault occurs there?

The 'kitchen' in pickleball is a specific area similar to a no-volley zone. When a fault occurs in the kitchen, such as a serve landing there, the serving team loses the point and the serve goes to the receiving team.

How does the serve change in pickleball doubles when the serving team loses a point?

When the serving team loses a point, the serve goes to the receiving team, and the team that was receiving becomes the serving team with the score updated accordingly. The first player from the new serving team starts serving.

What is the significance of the server number in the scoring of pickleball doubles?

The server number indicates which player from the serving team is currently serving. It changes from one to two when the second player on the serving team starts serving, and it helps to track the rotation of serving players within a team.

What happens when a serving player in pickleball doubles wins a point?

When a serving player wins a point, the server score increases, the server number remains the same if it's the same player serving, and the team continues to serve from the side they were on previously.

How do players switch sides after a point is scored in pickleball doubles?

After a point is scored, players switch sides only if the serving team wins the point. If the serving team loses the point, they do not switch sides, but the serve goes to the receiving team and the server number may change.

What are the possible winning scores in a pickleball tournament, as mentioned in the script?

The possible winning scores in a pickleball tournament can be 11, 15, or 21 points, depending on the format of the tournament.

Outlines

00:00

🏓 Introduction to Double Scoring in Pickleball

This paragraph introduces the topic of double scoring in pickleball, a sport that can be complex for beginners. The speaker encourages viewers to watch a separate beginner's guide video for an understanding of basic pickleball rules before diving into the intricacies of scoring in doubles. The paragraph sets the stage for an explanation of the scoring system, which includes three numbers as opposed to two in singles play, representing the server's score, the receiver's score, and the server number indicating which player on the serving team is currently serving.

05:01

📊 Scoring Mechanics and Server Rotation in Doubles

The second paragraph delves into the mechanics of scoring and server rotation during a pickleball doubles match. It explains how a match starts with a score of 0-0-2, with the third number indicating the server's position. The paragraph illustrates how scoring progresses with examples, such as a good serve leading to a point for the serving team and how a fault results in the serve transferring to the receiving team. It also covers the importance of server rotation after each point won or lost, emphasizing the strategy behind maintaining a winning server on the court. The explanation aims to clarify the sometimes confusing aspects of double scoring, making it accessible to viewers who may be new to the sport or looking to improve their understanding of the game.

Keywords

💡Pickleball

Pickleball is a sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It is played on a court similar to a tennis court, but smaller, with a net and paddles. The video script introduces how scoring works in pickleball doubles, emphasizing the importance of understanding the basic rules of the game before diving into the specifics of scoring.

💡Doubles

In the context of pickleball, 'doubles' refers to a game format where teams consist of two players each, as opposed to singles where players compete individually. The script explains how scoring in doubles is different from singles, particularly in how points are awarded and the role of the server and receiver.

💡Scoring

Scoring in pickleball is the method by which points are awarded to teams during a match. The script focuses on explaining the scoring system in pickleball doubles, highlighting the significance of the server's score, receiver's score, and the server number in determining the match's progress.

💡Server

The 'server' in pickleball is the player who initiates play by serving the ball. The script clarifies that the first number in the score represents the server's team score. The server's role changes dynamically as the game progresses, affecting the scoring and serving order.

💡Receiver

The 'receiver' in pickleball is the player or team that returns the serve. The script explains that the second number in the score indicates the receiver's team score. Understanding the receiver's role is crucial for grasping how points are won or lost in pickleball doubles.

💡Server Number

The 'server number' is a unique aspect of pickleball doubles scoring, represented by the third number in the score. It indicates whether the first or second player on the serving team is serving. The script uses this concept to illustrate the transition between players serving and the impact on the game.

💡Serve

A 'serve' in pickleball is the act of starting a point by hitting the ball underhand from behind the baseline. The script describes how the serve is initiated and how it changes hands between players and teams based on the outcome of each point.

💡Point

A 'point' in pickleball is scored when the opposing team fails to return the ball properly. The script details how points are awarded, particularly in doubles, and how they influence the score and the serving order.

💡Fault

A 'fault' in pickleball occurs when a serve is not returned properly or is not served within the rules. The script uses the example of a serve hitting the net to illustrate a fault, which results in the opposing team winning the point.

💡Side Change

In pickleball doubles, a 'side change' refers to the players switching their positions on the court after each serve. The script explains that players change sides after every serve, which is a critical aspect of gameplay strategy and scoring.

💡Winning the Point

To 'win the point' in pickleball means that a team successfully scores by making the opposing team fail to return the ball. The script emphasizes the importance of winning points in determining the flow of the game and the progression of the score.

Highlights

Introduction to double scoring in pickleball, emphasizing its complexity and the goal of simplifying it for viewers.

Recommendation to watch a separate video for beginners to understand how pickleball is played before diving into scoring.

Explanation of the three numbers used in doubles scoring, contrasting with the two numbers in singles.

Clarification of the meaning of the first number as the server's score in doubles scoring.

Description of the second number as the receiver's score in doubles scoring.

Introduction of the third number as the server number, indicating which player on the serving team is serving.

Starting a match with 0-0-2, explaining the significance of the server number in the initial score.

Scoring example where the serving team wins a point, and the first number increases while others remain the same.

Illustration of a fault in serving, resulting in the serve going to the receiving team and a score change.

Description of the switch in serving and scoring when the serving team loses a point.

Explanation of the continuation of service by the first server if they keep winning, and the switch to the second server upon a fault.

Demonstration of how scoring changes when the serving team wins consecutive points.

Clarification on changing sides after every serve and the conditions under which the serving side changes.

Detailing the process of scoring when the receiving team starts serving for the first time after winning a point.

Highlighting the importance of understanding the scoring system to appreciate the beauty of the sport.

Encouragement for viewers to share the video and explore the beauty of sports through understanding their rules.

Transcripts

hello friends welcome to the school of

sports in this video i'll be explaining

double scoring and pickleball i know

it's really complicated but i'm going to

make it

very easy for you to understand how

scoring works and pickleball doubles

now if you don't know how pickleball is

played i have a separate video

pickleball rules how to play pickleball

beginner's guide that explains how

pickleball is played what pickleball is

beautifully i would want you to watch

that video before watching this video

because

once you know how pickleball is played

we can talk about the scoring in doubles

so let's get started with scoring in

doubles

now when we talk about scoring in

doubles here you can see there's a team

white and team yellow in team white

there's a player a

and b in team yellow there's player x

and y and in scoring you see there are

three numbers

so what does those three numbers

represent in singles there are just two

numbers when we talk

about scoring but in doubles there are

three numbers so what does those three

numbers mean

well the first number is the server

score so since here the white team is

serving

however many points they have it would

be

the first number the first number is the

score that the serving team has

now the second number is receiver score

how many points

the receiving team have that is the

second number

the third number is basically a new

number so first two is like single

server score receiver score the third

number is

server number so because in doubles

there are two players

this number would be either one or

either two

this number is one when they when the

team is so

when the first player of team is serving

and this number would be two when the

second player would be serving

okay so how the match gets started is 0

0 2 if you see a is player 1

and b is player 2 now because b is

serving that's how they start the

starting is not 0

0 1 they start with 0 0 2 now because

player b

is serving this is 2 and since we just

started match it's 0

0. now player b would serve and

it's a good circle and x hit an outside

shot

so if you don't know what just happened

watch my previous video how pickleball

is played now if you do know what

happened here is x hit the ball outside

so the serving team won the point now

remember

the first number is for serving team

because serving team won the point

this becomes one the receiving team

still has zero

and the because b was selling b one the

point b would continue to serve so this

would still be two

now b would change this side because

like in singles after every serve they

change the point

now because b is going to serve here x

needs to go back

and sorry y needs to go back and

probably x would come forward

so y goes back x comes forward and the

score is now

one zero two one zero two

b is going to sell and it's a false self

this is kitchen so servant kitchen is

fault

now what happens here is because this is

their second serve

they lost the point now what happens is

serve goes to the

receiving team so here

because right now the white team a was

serving

they had one point so we called it one

and

the receiving team yellow had zero we

called it zero and two

the new score would be because yellow

team would be serving

they have zero points it would be zero

and receiving team would be white so

they would have one

and since yellow is serving first time

this two would be

one now out of y and x because x is on

the right hand side

x would serve first and it would be

called one

so x comes back to so uh b comes forward

and this is the new score zero one one y

zero because

team yellow have zero points y one

because receiving team white has one

point and why

one because it's the first player

from yellow team who's serving if they

win the point

first player keep continue to serve if

they lose

it goes to y and then this one becomes

two

and then if they lose the point then

serve goes to the white

team okay so let's see what happens here

x serves a hits it into the net so

yellow team won the point

since they are serving they won the

point it becomes one

white team's point still remains one and

the third one remains one because

x is serving the first player is solving

they want the point

now they are going to switch the side x

goes to the other side to serve so after

every cell

you change the site

now x serves again good so b

it's a good outside shot so again yellow

team wants

so since they are serving they got a

point it becomes two

uh for white it remains one and it's one

because x won the point

since x won the point they change the

side again

excels again good so it hits it back

into the net so what happens

yellow team won a point this becomes

three this still remains one

this remains once because x is still

serving exchange the side

and is going to serve to be so b goes

back

a comes forward and now here

x serves good so b hits an outside shot

again so they want another point this

becomes four

one one and they change the side again

here x is here uh so four one one

x is solving good so a hits a good shot

so

they won the point so this time

the white team won the point remember x

was serving

x was number one now they lost the point

so serve goes to

y so this would become two

the four would remain same because they

didn't get any point now team y didn't

get any point

so that would remain one but what

happens is this one becomes two

uh because yellow was uh yellow team

player x was serving now yellow team

player y would sell

so that becomes two so the score would

be four

one two they would not change side

if so changes remember x was serving

he is here and now they lost the point

so serve

changes so if you see the player would

not change but so would change earlier

they were serving from here

now they would sell from here so either

if you win the point you change the site

if you lose a point then you change the

serve that's how it works

here y serves a good shot and a hits a

good shot again

so now if you see why i was serving

he was number two and they lost the

point

because they lost the point now serve

goes to

white team remember player 1

would serve if they lose the point it

goes to player 2 if they lose the point

it goes to other team if player 1 is

serving

they keep winning player 1 will keep on

serving if they lose it goes to

player two if player two keeps winning

it they would keep serving

if player two loses it goes to other

team now how scoring would change

because

this four represent yellow because they

were serving

now the white team is going to sell how

many points do white have one

so we would say one first because white

would serve now

then who is receiving yellow so we say

four for yellow and then what do we say

one because

the whites are serving for the first

time so score becomes

one four one

so here team white is going to solve one

for one

uh since this is player one player 1 is

going to serve

if player 1 wins continue to serve

if player 1 loses it goes to player 2

then player 2 continues to serve

if then white loses it goes to

team yellow and again it depends upon

the format you

one team might need to win 11 points or

15 points or 21 point it really depends

upon the tournament

so i hope you got the idea now the first

number is server score whoever is

serving

how many points do they have the second

number is receiver score the team that

is receiving how many points do they

have

and the third number is server number

whether it's a first server or second

server

i hope it's very clear if not comment

below what's your doubt and i can

resolve it

thank you so much for watching this

video do share with your friends

it's a kind of little tricky to

understand double scoring

but i've tried to make it very simple

here and

do check out my other videos i've tried

to explain other sports every sport is

so beautiful it's just that we need to

understand the beauty of that sport

what are the important things how it

works and

i'm 100 sure you would fall into love

with any sport once you understand how

it works

so enjoy sports enjoy your life take

care

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