Key Features of Triple Team Pickleball

The Format

  • Three Divisions: Men's, Women's, and Combo (think Mixed) — inclusive competition for all players.
  • Age Brackets: 18+ and 50+.
  • Three Lines of Play: Gender doubles include three lines of play; Combo features one gender match and two mixed matches, promoting strategic gameplay and team rivalries.
  • Three Rounds Per Match: Each match consists of three head-to-head rounds.
  • DUPR Skill Levels: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and 4.5 — fair, competitive matches at every level.
  • Pathway to Nationals: Winners of each local division (except 2.5) earn the opportunity to compete at Nationals.
Match Play & Scoring

Men's or Women's (Three Courts)

6 players — 3 doubles teams. Play 2 games to 11 (side-out scoring, win by 2). Switch opponents, play 2 more, switch again, play again. The team with the most points wins.

Combo / Mixed (Two Courts)

4 players — 1 women's doubles + 1 men's doubles, then 2 mixed doubles pairings. Play 2 games to 11, switch opponents, play 2 more. The team with the most points wins.

Scoring

  • 2 points for a win
  • 1 point for a loss where you score 6+
  • 0 points for a loss with under 6 points
  • Maximum team score: 12 points

Official Rules

See the League Rules page for the Triple Team rulebook and TRP Code of Conduct.

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