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Table Tennis Scoring on Kynaix Sports

Point-by-point rally recording, automatic service rotation, and live game-by-game stats — all from your phone courtside.

How Scoring Works

Table tennis uses rally scoring — every point counts regardless of who serves. The app rotates service every 2 points automatically and handles the full game-set-match structure.

Step 1

Open the live match and tap Start Game. Coin toss determines the first server — enter this in the app.

Step 2

After each point, tap the player who won it. Service switches every 2 points — the app shows who is serving at all times.

Step 3

Optionally record the shot type — forehand loop, backhand, smash, chop, or service error.

Step 4

When a game ends, confirm. Players switch ends between games. Start the next game or end the match.

Squad Current Event screen — Event In Progress with Start Scoring button
Open your squad → Current Event → Start Scoring
Match Settings — Singles or Doubles, Best of, Points to Win, Win by 2
Step 1 — Configure Match Settings
Player Selection screen — players assigned to each side
Step 2 — Select Players
Who serves first — select the player that starts serving to begin Game 1
Step 3 — Choose First Server
Live Scoring — tap a player's name to add a rally point; current server highlighted
Step 4 — Live Rally Scoring
Game Complete screen — game result with series score and Start Next Game button
Step 5 — Game Complete, Start Next
Match Complete screen — final match result with game-by-game scores
Step 6 — Match Complete

Service Rotation Rules

The app enforces ITTF service rotation rules automatically — you never have to keep count.

SituationService rule
Normal playEach player serves 2 consecutive points, then switches
Deuce (10-10)Service alternates every single point
Deciding game (e.g. 5th game)Players switch ends at 5 points; service pattern continues
💡 In doubles, service rotation additionally alternates between partners. The app tracks the serving and receiving pair order for you.

Match Formats

Standard ITTF rules apply. The organizer can configure the number of games per match.

Best of 7 Games (Championship)

  • First to win 4 games wins the match
  • Each game goes to 11 points, win by 2
  • No cap — keep playing until 2-point advantage is achieved
  • Players switch ends every game; in the deciding game, switch at 5 points

Best of 5 Games (Standard)

  • First to win 3 games wins the match
  • Same rules per game — first to 11, win by 2
  • Most common format for club and amateur tournaments

Best of 3 Games (Quick Format)

  • First to win 2 games wins the match
  • Used for pool play and large round-robin draws

Stats Tracked Per Match

Every point recorded builds individual player stats — visible live to all participants.

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Forehand Loops
Topspin forehand attacks
↩️
Backhand Drives
Backhand offensive strokes
💥
Smashes
Fast flat finishing shots
🎯
Winners
Unreturnable shots
❌
Errors
Unforced mistakes into net or out
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Service Faults
Failed service attempts
Match Stats — shot breakdown per player with point history and game-by-game scores
Match Stats & Point History

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