Scoring 101: Three Numbers, 0-0-2 Start, Switch Only on Points

Summary

Preston’s Playbook walks traditional side-out scoring: play to 11, win by two, and only the serving team scores. The score call is three numbers — your score, their score, and whether you are server 1 or 2.

Games start 0-0-2 because the first team only gets one server. Win a point → switch sides and keep serving. Lose the rally → side out (or second server). After a side out, whoever stands on the right is server 1. Remember: switch sides with your partner only when you win a point on your serve.

Key takeaways

• Only serving team scores; to 11, win by 2
• Call: your score — their score — server 1 or 2
• Start 0-0-2; right-side player is server 1 after a side out
• Switch sides only after winning a point on your serve

Action items

• Explain 0-0-2 and the three-number call to one newer partner before open play
• One game: loser of each rally must restate the next correct score aloud