General rules of the game
Each team consists of two players – these can be male, female or mixed pairs.
The rules for scoring points are the same as in singles game.
Service and receive rules
- When player A from team A–B serves, player X from team X–Y receives the serve.
- When player X serves, player B receives the serve.
If a team serves or receives without substitution, the referee should award a point to the opposing team and restore the previous lineup.
Start of the set
At the beginning of a set, the team receiving the serve chooses the first receiver - this arrangement remains in effect for the rest of the set.
In the case of a third set, the receiving pair can decide each time which player will receive a given serve.