Apr 19, 2026
In pickleball, which scoring rule states that only the serving side can score a point?
Correct
Answer given
Side-out scoring
Answer
Traditional pickleball uses side-out scoring, meaning only the serving team can earn a point on any given rally. If the receiving team wins the rally, they earn the serve but no point. This differs from rally scoring (used in some formats) where either side can score on any rally.