Game, match, tiebreaker
The short version
A game is played to a set number of points; a match is a set of games; a tiebreaker decides a deciding game.
From the rulebook
A match is won by the first side winning two games. The first two games of a match are decided by the first side to reach 21 points. In the event each side wins a game, a tiebreaker is played and decided by the first side to reach 11 points. (See Rule 4.1.A) a.) Other formats. A match can also be won by the first side winning the appropriate number of points, whether it be 15, 21, or 25 point games, as long as it’s specified on the entry.
— One-wall · Rule 1.5 Game, match, tiebreaker
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- One-wall · Rule 1.1 Types of games …rt 1, Rule 1.1: Interpretation No. 1: “Cutthroat” is not an official tournament game. It is a game devised for use in practice with three players. There are a numbe…
- One-wall · Rule 1.5 Game, match, tiebreaker A match is won by the first side winning two games. The first two games of a match are decided by the first side to reach 21 point…
- One-wall · Rule 2.2 Ball …d be approved by the referee for use in each match in all tournaments. During a game the referee has the authority to change balls if he deems it necessary. Though …
- One-wall · Rule 2.5 Eye protection …eive and is not wearing eye protection, the referee should immediately stop the game and inform the player who is about to create the violation. The referee should …
- One-wall · Rule 3.4 Referee …erly will result in a technical, and a second violation in a forfeit. 6.) Start game. Introduce players, toss coin to determine order of serve and signal start of g…
- One-wall · Rule 3.7 Appeals … appeals are limited to three unsuccessful appeals per player/side per 21-point game and two unsuccessful appeals for shorter games. At no time may a player appeal …
- One-wall · Rule 3.8 Scorer The scorer, when utilized, shall keep a record of the progress of the game in the manner prescribed by the tournament director. As a minimum, the progress…
- One-wall · Rule 4.1 Serve …der In singles, the player winning the toss of a coin serves first in the first game. The other player serves first in the second game. If a tiebreaker is necessary…
- One-wall · Rule 4.2 Doubles Server At the beginning of each game in doubles, each side informs the referee of the order of service, which must b…
- One-wall · Rule 4.5 Changes of serve … becomes the serving side; and so alternately in all subsequent services of the game. Outs are made by:
- One-wall · Rule 4.6 Rally …layer loses a shoe or other properly worn equipment, the referee shall stop the game if it interferes with the continuance of play or poses an immediate danger. How…
- One-wall · Rule 4.9 Technicals … has no effect on service changes or side outs. If the technical occurs between games or when the offender has no points, the result will be that the offender’s scor…
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- One-wall · Rule 4.10 Timeouts …s must not exceed one minute. Three timeouts are allowed each side per 21-point game. Two timeouts are allowed during an 11-point game. Timeouts may be called conse…
- One-wall · Rule 5.5 Tournament management …endance may decide on a change of courts before, during or after any tournament game if such a change will accommodate better spectator or player conditions.
- One-wall · Rule 5.9 Round Robin Tiebreaker Scoring In all round robin events the following tiebreakers are to be applied, in order, until a winner is determined. For each succeeding …
- Four-wall · Rule 1.1 Types of games …rt 1, Rule 1.1: Interpretation No. 1: “Cutthroat” is not an official tournament game. It is a game devised for use in practice with three players. There are a numbe…
- Four-wall · Rule 1.5 Game, match, tiebreaker A match is won by the first side winning two games. The first two games of a match are played to 21 points. In the event each side…
- Four-wall · Rule 2.2 Ball …d be approved by the referee for use in each match in all tournaments. During a game the referee has the authority to change balls if he deems it necessary. Though …
- Four-wall · Rule 2.5 Eye protection …erve and is not wearing eye protection, the referee should immediately stop the game and inform the player who is about to create the violation. The referee should …
- Four-wall · Rule 3.4 Referee … Two-minute warning. Give a two-minute warning before the match and before each game. 6) Inspect gloves, uniforms and eye protection. Remind players to have an adeq…
- Four-wall · Rule 3.7 Appeals …three unsuccessful (referee’s initial call stands), appeals per player/side per game for the first two games and two unsuccessful appeals per player/side for the ti…
- Four-wall · Rule 3.8 Scorer The scorer, when utilized, shall keep a record of the progress of the game in the manner prescribed by the tournament director. As a minimum, the progress…
- Four-wall · Rule 4.1 Serve …der In singles, the player winning the toss of a coin serves first in the first game. The other player serves first in the second game. If a tiebreaker is necessary…
- Four-wall · Rule 4.2 Doubles Server At the beginning of each game in doubles, each side informs the referee of the order of service, which must b…
- Four-wall · Rule 4.5 Changes of serve … becomes the serving side; and so alternately in all subsequent services of the game. Outs are made by:
- Four-wall · Rule 4.6 Rally …layer loses a shoe or other properly worn equipment, the referee shall stop the game if it interferes with the continuance of play or poses an immediate danger. How…
- Four-wall · Rule 4.9 Technicals …l has no effect on service changes or sideouts. If the technical occurs between games or when the offender has no points, the result will be that the offender’s scor…
- Four-wall · Rule 4.10 Timeouts …s must not exceed one minute. Three timeouts are allowed each side per 21-point game. Two timeouts are allowed during an 11-point game. Timeouts may be called conse…
- Four-wall · Rule 5.5 Tournament management …endance may decide on a change of courts before, during or after any tournament game if such a change will accommodate better spectator or player conditions.
- Four-wall · Rule 5.9 Round Robin Tiebreaker Scoring In all round robin events the following tiebreakers are to be applied, in order, until a winner is determined. For each succeeding …
- Four-wall · Rule 2.1-one Courts …three unsuccessful (referee’s initial call stands), appeals per player/side per game for the first two games and two unsuccessful appeals per player/side for the ti…
In GAA / 60×30 rules
- GAA: Irish championship matches are best of three sets, with adult and minor sets to 21 points and shorter sets for younger juveniles. The Irish tradition is a tiebreaker to 21; international rules play it to 11 (GAA rule 1.5).
Ref questions
A regulation game is played to:
Answer: 21 points
USHA games are to 21; the tiebreak is to 11.
The tiebreaker (third game) is played to:
Answer: 11 points
The deciding game is to 11.
A match is best of:
Answer: 3 games
Best two of three games.