How to Keep Score in Racquetball

Racquetball matches are completed in a best-of-three-games format. You can only score points when you're serving.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Racquetball Goggles
• Racquetball Rackets
• Racquetballs
• Water Bottles With Squeeze Caps

1. Decide who will serve first. There are numerous ways to decide, including flipping a coin or spinning a racquet. (Call heads or tails or choose insignia up or down.)
2. Serve the ball, accumulating points until the other person/team wins a rally or until you fail to play a serve legally. Each time the rally ends in your favor you earn a point. When the receiving team wins a rally, it's called a sideout (similar to volleyball).
3. Announce the score each time before serving the ball.
4. Continue until one person/team reaches 15 points. A one-point advantage constitutes a win (15-14).
5. Allow the person/team that lost the first game to open service for the second game.
6. Play the third game to 11 points if necessary. The person/team that accumulated the most points in the first two games gets to serve first in the third game.

Tips & Warnings

• Unless you're playing in a sanctioned event, feel free to play to any number both sides agree to.
• Announcing the score out loud before each serve will alleviate any discrepancies during the game.
• If you have any condition that would impair or limit your ability to engage in physical activity, please consult a physician before attempting this activity.