Player Guide
Everything you need to know as a player
Getting Started
Creating Your Account
- Visit the platform and click Sign Up
- Enter your email address and create a password
- You'll receive a confirmation email - click the link to verify
- Complete your profile with your display name
Setting Up Your Profile
Your profile helps organizers and other players identify you. Here's what each field means:
- Display Name: How you appear in tournaments and leaderboards
- WhatsApp Number: Required for organizers to contact you about matches
- Court Side Preference: Left, right, or no preference - helps with team coordination
- Hand Preference: Right-handed or left-handed
Pro Tip
Tournament Formats
There are four main tournament formats. Each works differently:
Playing in Tournaments
How to Join a Tournament
There are three ways to join:
- 1.Invitation Link: The organizer sends you a direct link - just click to join
- 2.Browse Events: Find public tournaments in the Browse section
- 3.Email Invitation: Some organizers send email invites
Understanding Your Status
Confirmed
You're in! You'll play when the tournament starts
Invited
The organizer added you by email - create an account to confirm
Pending Confirmation
You have an account but haven't confirmed your spot yet
Waitlisted
The tournament is full - you'll join if someone drops out
Live Scoring
Depending on the organizer's settings, you may be able to update scores:
- Tap on your match card
- Use the + buttons to add points as they're won
- Score updates in real-time for everyone
- Match completes automatically when target is reached
Reading the Standings
The standings show your position in the tournament:
- Total Points: Sum of all points you've earned
- Matches Played: How many matches you've completed
- Wins: How many matches your team won
- Point Difference: Points scored minus points conceded
Understanding Your Ranking
What is a Rating?
Your rating is a number that represents your skill level. Think of it like this:
Imagine a ladder where everyone starts on the same step. When you beat someone, you climb up. When you lose, you step down. But the amount you move depends on who you beat or lost to.
- Beat a higher-rated player → climb many steps
- Beat a lower-rated player → climb a few steps
- Lose to a higher-rated player → barely move down
- Lose to a lower-rated player → move down more
Rating Confidence (Stars)
Stars show how confident the system is in your rating:
3 Stars - Established
10+ matches, very accurate rating
2 Stars - Developing
5-9 matches, rating is becoming accurate
1 Star - Provisional
0-4 matches, rating may change significantly
Why is Someone Ranked Above Me?
Beating someone once doesn't automatically put you above them. The system considers:
- All matches: Your entire history, not just one game
- Opponent strength: Who you've beaten overall
- Score margins: Winning 20-12 shows more dominance than 17-15
- Consistency: Regular strong performances matter
Tips to Improve Your Ranking
- Play regularly - more matches = more accurate rating
- Compete in Official Series tournaments for rated matches
- Challenge stronger players - bigger rating gains
- Focus on point margins, not just winning