Pickle Pal
Scorekeeper
System
TM
What it does
Pickle Pal is a score and stat tracking system for pickleball players.
It is designed to be attached to an athletic band and worn on your wrist.
It tracks over 6 pieces of information and helps to quickly resolve
confusion regarding score, position, and server.
Why is it so good?
The beauty of Pickle Pal is that it not only tracks more stats than the most sophisticated digital scorers, but also it is built for durability, comfort, and mobility. It was designed to be easily viewable and maneuverable.
Pickle Pal won't fall off your paddle after the heat softens the adhesives. It won't slip and turn on your athletic wristband. No magnets to lose after brushing up against a metal door (true story).
What it tracks?
For the beginner, it tracks...
The score for my team (server score).
The score for the opposing team (receiver score).
Whether the first or second player of a team is
serving (server #1 or #2).
Which team is currently serving (serving team).
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Pickleball is notorious for brief delays, causing forgetfulness of score, server#, and position. Long rallies, interruptions, socializing, inexperience, and brain-fog contribute to a halt in play while issues get resolved. The Pickle Pal, in effect, turns you into an "unofficial official." It's more than a score-keeper, it's a game-saver.
For the experienced (or forgetful) player, it also tracks...
Who, on my team, is the first server for that service turn.
I.e., Am "I" server #1 or server#2. I forgot.
Who, on my team, is the first server at the start of the game.
If you know this, you can quickly deduce if you are on the wrong
side of the court or if the score is incorrect.
Correct position (left or right) for the "first game server".
Based on your score, you can quickly deduce if you are on the correct
side of the court'.
Check out my video how it works!
How it operates
Tracks server# and serving team. In this example, Server #2 on my (purple) team is currently serving. The purple button has two functions. It slides up and down to indicate server #1 or server #2. It flips over to a white side to indicate your opponent is currently serving. Each side of the marker represents the color of the team serving. The marker also slides up and down, recording whether server#1 or server#2 is currently serving.
Records opponent's score This top pointer slides to each number. In this example, the white pointer represents the score of your opponent.
This button has two functions. It slides up and down for server#, and flips over for marking the starting side of court.
Records your score This bottom pointer slides to each number. In this example, the purple pointer represents the score of my team.