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.