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Starting Score: The game typically starts with a score of 0-0-2. The first number represents the serving team's score, the second number represents the receiving team's score and the third number represents whether it is the first or second server. The first serving team of the game begins with the second server (0-0-2) on the right hand side and serves to the opposite diagonal side.One the first service only, the serving team only gets one service player and would score themselves as a second server.
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What is considered in on a serve: If the ball lands on the kitchen line it is out, but any other line in that opposite diagonal box is considered in. And the ball is in if it hits the net and lands in the box. Each server is only allowed one serve, which makes getting your serve in very important!
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Server: The serving team always starts serving from the right-hand side of the court. The player serving the ball starts from the right-hand service court and serves to the opposite diagonal receiver. If the server wins their point, they then serve from the left hand side to the opposite diagonal box. If they lose the point on their serve, they stay where they are and the second server serves from where they are standing. If you are the second server and you lose your point, you stay on your side and the receiving team begins to serve.
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Scoring Points:
- A point is scored by the serving team when the opposing team commits a fault, such as hitting the ball out of bounds or failing to return the ball before it bounces twice.
- Only the serving team can score points. If the serving team wins the rally, they earn a point, and the same server continues to serve from the opposite service court.
- If the receiving team wins the rally, they do not score a point but gain the serve. The receiving team becomes the serving team and must serve from the right-hand side of the court.
- Rotation of Serve: In doubles play, both players on the serving team have the opportunity to serve, and the serving order rotates after each point scored.
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Scoring: The game is typically played to 11, 15, or 21 points, depending on the agreed-upon rules or tournament regulations. However, players must win by a margin of two points.
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Winning the Game: The first team to reach the agreed-upon number of points and have a two-point lead wins the game.
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Switching Sides: Players switch sides of the court after every odd-numbered point scored in the game. This ensures fairness and balances any court conditions, such as wind or sun.
