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Rule 2 - SCORING |
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2. SCORING 2.1 Only the server scores points. The server, on winning a rally, scores a point; the receiver, on winning a rally, becomes the server. The Point-a-Rally scoring system (PARS) is also used and is defined in Appendix 7. In PARS, the winner of each rally scores a point. 2.2 A match shall consist of the best of three or five games, at the option of the organisers of the
competition. The player who first scores nine points wins the game, except that on the score reaching
eight-all for the first time, the receiver shall choose,
before the next service, to continue that game either to
nine points (known as "Set one") or to ten
points (known as "Set two"). In the latter
case, the player who first scores two more
points wins the game. The receiver shall clearly indicate
this choice to the Marker, Referee and the opponent. The italics 'first' indicate words that WSF has missed out (twice) ! |
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The
Marker shall call "Set one" or "Set
two" as applicable before play continues. |
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Problems ? |
Sometimes, when the match reaches 9-8, the winner of that rally complains that they were unaware that the receiver had selected to play to 10 points. This may be just a joke, but it might be serious. As a referee, you can only make a mistake here if you do not ensure (and note down on your scoring sheet) that the appropriate player did indicate the choice to you and the opponent. This is why the Rule says 'clearly indicate'. Follow the Rule and you won't have problems. Note
that, if the player chooses "Set one", then the
Marker's call is "Eight-all, Set one, Game (or
Match) ball". |
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As you will be aware, other scoring systems are allowed and used, especially the 'Point-A-Rally' system in the U.S.A. and in most top professional men's (PSA) matches. In this PAR system, the score in a game usually goes up to 15 points, with the result of each rally being recorded as a point to one of the players. Similar situations occur here at 14-14. Linked to PARS, the PSA organization also uses a lowered tin (45 cm instead of the normal 48 cm) - this causes problems if organizers run women's and men's matches in the same event, as the tin must be raised and lowered between matches. Other suggestions have been tried, such as PAR to 9 or 21 points, or scoring as in tennis (with consequent short games and sets). Note
that the Women's Player's Association (WISPA) does not intend to use PARS during their
tournaments. |
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Remember to call 'game ball' each time it is appropriate. Note that in PARS, you will be calling 'game ball' every time one or other player serves when the score of one player has reached 14. Do not call 'game and match ball' in the normal scoring game. In
PARS this 'game ball, match ball' (or vice versa) can
sometimes be correct (e.g., game score 2-0, 14-14 set
one). |
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In some tournaments, especially when playing
in pools, organizers sometimes arrange to play best-of-3
games for the pools and best-of-5 games for the final
playoffs. Another idea is to play all plate (losers)
round matches as best-of-3. |
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