Pickleball Scoring Made Easy in Doubles

Pickleball, with its rapidly growing popularity, is not just about the thrill of the game but also about understanding the scoring system. In doubles play, where coordination and strategy are key, knowing how to keep score efficiently is essential for a smooth and enjoyable experience. Let's break down pickleball scoring in doubles into simple, easy-to-understand steps.

The game begins. The score is 0-0-2. Jack is going to serve from the right side, and Tim is going to receive.

After the rally, Tim's team wins the point. As a result, it's a side-out, and the score is announced as 0-0-1. Tim will serve from the right side, and Jack will receive.

After the rally, Tim's team wins the point. Consequently, the score is announced as 1-0-1, and Tim will serve from the left side, while Mary will be receiving.

After the rally, Jack's team wins the point, bringing the score to 1-1-1. Jack will serve from the left side, with Tim as the receiver.

After the rally, Jack's team loses the point, resulting in the score being announced as 1-1-2. Mary will serve from the right side, and Joe will be receiving.

After the rally, Mary's team loses the point, resulting in a side-out. The score is announced as 1-1-1, and Joe will serve from the right side, with Mary receiving.

After the rally, Joe's team wins the point, leading to the score being announced as 2-1-1. Joe will serve from the left side, and Jack will be receiving.

After the rally, Joe's team loses the point, resulting in the score being announced as 2-1-2. Tim will serve from the right side, and Mary will be receiving.

After the rally, Tim's team wins the point, bringing the score to 3-1-2. Tim will serve from the left side, and Jack will be receiving.

After the rally, Tim's team wins the point again, increasing the score to 4-1-2. Tim will serve from the right side, and Mary will be receiving.

After the rally, Tim's team loses the point, resulting in a side-out. The score is announced as 1-4-1, and Mary will serve from the right side, with Tim receiving.

After the rally, Mary's team loses the point, leading to the score being announced as 1-4-2. Jack will serve from the left side, and Joe will be receiving.

After the rally, Jack's team loses the point, resulting in a side-out. The score is announced as 4-1-1, and Tim will serve from the right side, with Mary receiving.

OK, so again rewind and see if you can get into the groove. Thanks for reading!