Traditional: games to 11, win by 2 (best of 3 or 5); Rally scoring (MLP): point on every rally regardless of server; games to 21, win by 2; Dreambreaker (MLP tiebreaker): singles rotation, first to 21
Why people argue about this
People often assume that Rally Scoring in Pro Pickleball means you win by 3 points instead of 2, leading to arguments about when a game should end once one player reaches their score. The confusion arises because traditional scoring format is so ingrained in pickleball culture, making players and spectators expect the classic 11-2 victory condition even when Rally Scoring is in play.
