Doubles Serving Sequence
Both partners serve before a side-out, except the first server.
In doubles, both players on a team get to serve and score before the serve passes to the opponents (a side-out), except at the very start of the game where only one player serves first. The score call ends in 1 or 2 to show which partner is serving.
Common mistakes
- Wrong partner serving
- Miscalling the third number
📘 Official reference: USA Pickleball Rulebook, Section 4.B.
FAQ
- What is the doubles serving sequence in pickleball?
- In doubles, both players on a team get to serve and score before the serve passes to the opponents (a side-out), except at the very start of the game where only one player serves first. The score call ends in 1 or 2 to show which partner is serving.
- What are common mistakes with the doubles serving sequence?
- Common mistakes include: Wrong partner serving; Miscalling the third number.