{"Status":true,"Message":"","Response":{"post":{"postuid":"35ad35c2-4255-4111-bd89-3b5f5f90175a","tenantuid":"45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903","projectuid":"4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919","title":"How to Set Lineups for a Team Event in PT (Captains)","slug":"article/captains-how-to-set-your-lineup","html":"\u003Cp\u003ETo set your lineup for a Pickleball Tournaments (PT) team event, log in as team captain, navigate to your matchup via the \u003Cb\u003EMy Matches\u003C/b\u003E tab, assign home/away for the matchup, and use the dropdown menus to enter players into each lineup section \u2014 clicking \u003Cb\u003ESave Lineup\u003C/b\u003E in every section before leaving the page.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHere\u2019s the full process at a glance \u2014 detailed guidance for each step follows in the sections below.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGo to the tournament homepage.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClick \u003Cb\u003EMy Matches\u003C/b\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUse the \u003Cb\u003Ecircular arrow icons\u003C/b\u003E on your scorecard to flip it if needed, then click \u003Cb\u003EGo to Matchup\u003C/b\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EScroll down to \u003Cb\u003Eassign home/away\u003C/b\u003E for the matchup (an in-app coin flip is available).\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EChoose \u003Cb\u003ESet Lineups\u003C/b\u003E if it is your turn.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEnter players into each lineup section.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClick \u003Cb\u003ESave Lineup\u003C/b\u003E in every box before leaving.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ERefresh the screen if needed to confirm all sections saved.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOnce lineups are set, return to the matchup to enter scores as each match finishes.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ol\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022recommended\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003ENote\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis video covers the full match management workflow for team captains. Lineup setup starts at 0:56. For score entry instructions, see \u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/article/how-team-captains-enter-scores-in-a-pickleball-tournament-team-event\u0022\u003EHow to Enter Scores for a Team Event in PT (Captains)\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/cite\u003E\u003Ciframe src=\u0022https://www.youtube.com/embed/_s6i8fuhK1o\u0022 width=\u0022640\u0022 height=\u0022360\u0022 frameborder=\u00220\u0022 allowfullscreen=\u0022\u0022\u003E\u003C/iframe\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022before_you_begin\u0022\u003EBefore You Begin\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMake sure you are logged in to the correct captain account for your team. It is also helpful to know whether your team is expected to enter its lineup first or second for the match.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf that is not clear, check with your tournament director. Event setups vary, and the tournament director decides how the lineup process works for a specific event.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022recommended\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003ENote\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECheck that all players you plan to roster are already added to your team. If a player is missing from your roster, you will not be able to enter them in the lineup. Contact your tournament director if a player needs to be added before the lineup window closes.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/cite\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022how_to_find_your_matchup\u0022\u003EHow to find your matchup\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EStart from the tournament homepage and follow these steps to reach your match details page.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGo to your tournament homepage.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClick \u003Cb\u003EMy Matches\u003C/b\u003E at the top.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELocate your upcoming matchup. Use the \u003Cb\u003Ecircular arrow icons\u003C/b\u003E to flip the scorecard if needed, then click \u003Cb\u003EGo to Matchup\u003C/b\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EScroll down on the matchup screen \u2014 this is where you\u2019ll assign home/away and set your lineup.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis takes you to the match details page, where you can begin entering your lineup if it is your team\u2019s turn.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022271\u0022 data-height=\u0022569\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/6b53e6ec-da63-4531-8d98-79a744d59387.png?v=-954334982\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 271px;\u0022 alt=\u0022Tournament homepage showing My Matches tab and match scorecard with Go to Matchup option\u0022/\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022recommended\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003ENote\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf your upcoming match does not appear under the Schedule tab, it may not have been published yet by the tournament director, or the lineup window may not be open. Check back closer to your match time or reach out to your tournament director to confirm when lineup entry opens.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/cite\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022assign_homeaway_for_the_matchup\u0022\u003EAssign home/away for the matchup\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHome/away must be assigned for the matchup before you can select your lineup. In some events, the tournament director sets home/away when configuring the event \u2014 in that case, you\u2019ll go straight to Set Lineups and either wait for your opponent to set their line up or set yours depending on if you are home or away. If home/away hasn\u2019t been set yet, you\u2019ll be prompted to assign it on the matchup screen before you can enter your lineup.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022293\u0022 data-height=\u0022346\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/5a2b0aad-ab93-4d7d-8b53-add357ec4187.png?v=938903235\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 293px;\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EUse the in-app coin flip.\u003C/b\u003E PT includes a built-in coin flip tool to make the call. Whoever wins the flip can decide if they are home or away and set the match accordingly.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EUse your own method.\u003C/b\u003E If both teams agree on another way to decide, that works too \u2014 just make sure the correct team is assigned in the system.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EConfirm the assignment.\u003C/b\u003E Once home/away is set, the Set Lineups option becomes available to the away team first and if you are the home team, you can enter your team\u2019s lineup when the away team is finished.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022recommended\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003ENote\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHome/away assignment happens per matchup, so if the tournament director hasn\u2019t pre-set it, you\u2019ll repeat this step at the start of every new round. If your opposing captain hasn\u2019t opened the matchup yet, one team can still initiate the coin flip \u2014 the assignment will be visible to both sides once saved.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/cite\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022warning\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003EWarning\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf the titles do not make it obvious which players belong in each section, ask the tournament director for clarification before submitting anything. Entering players in the wrong section could affect your matchup results and may not be reversible after submission.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/cite\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022how_to_enter_players_in_each_lineup_section\u0022\u003EHow to enter players in each lineup section\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs you work through the page, fill in the appropriate team members for each section.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022recommended\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003ENote\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you\u2019re using a standard Major League Pickleball (MLP) or MiLP format with 2 men and 2 women and your roster is exactly that, PT automatically populates the women\u2019s doubles and men\u2019s doubles lineups for you when you only have four players (two male and two female). Captains only need to set the mixed doubles lineup \u2014 one less step on match day.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/cite\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYou have two ways to save your progress:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESave as you go\u003C/b\u003E after entering names in a section.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFinish all sections first\u003C/b\u003E and then save each one before leaving the page.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPull the page down to refresh\u003C/b\u003E the screen if it appears not to be saving.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022250\u0022 data-height=\u0022518\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/a6a565a1-185e-4838-a20f-bfe85846ae95.png?v=-332000237\u0022 style=\u0022max-width: 250px;\u0022 alt=\u0022Lineup entry page showing section fields with player names and Save Lineup buttons\u0022/\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022warning\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003EWarning\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe most important part of this process is saving. Each lineup box requires its own save action \u2014 clicking Save Lineup inside that specific section. Entering player names and navigating away without saving will result in your entries not being kept. Before leaving the page, scroll through every section and confirm each one has been saved.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/cite\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022recommended\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003ENote\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEven if you are the second team entering, the save requirement is identical. Do not assume that because the first team has already submitted, your entries are automatically locked in. Every section still needs to be saved individually before you leave the page.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/cite\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022what_you_may_or_may_not_be_able_to_see\u0022\u003EWhat you may or may not be able to see\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EDepending on the event setup, you may not always be able to view the full matchup right away. Some tournaments allow more visibility during lineup entry, while others reveal details only after both teams have submitted their lineups.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis is controlled by the tournament director, so if something looks different than expected, that is usually the reason.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Ctable border=\u00221\u0022 style=\u0022border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\u0022\u003E\u003Cthead\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Cth\u003EVisibility Setting\u003C/th\u003E\u003Cth\u003EWhat You Will See\u003C/th\u003E\u003C/tr\u003E\u003C/thead\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EFull visibility enabled\u003C/td\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EYou can view opponent lineup sections and matchup details during lineup entry.\u003C/td\u003E\u003C/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ERestricted visibility\u003C/td\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EMatchup details are hidden until both teams have submitted their lineups.\u003C/td\u003E\u003C/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd\u003ECustom configuration\u003C/td\u003E\u003Ctd\u003EVaries by event \u2014 check with your tournament director if you are unsure what to expect.\u003C/td\u003E\u003C/tr\u003E\u003C/table\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce every section shows as saved, your lineup is submitted. The opposing captain can then proceed with their side, and the full matchup details will be visible to both teams once both lineups are in.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENext steps: Playing your match and entering Scores:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https://pickleball.com/docs/en/article/how-team-captains-enter-scores-in-a-pickleball-tournament-team-event\u0022\u003EHow to Enter Scores for a Team Event in PT (Captains)\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022frequently_asked_questions\u0022\u003EFrequently Asked Questions\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWho enters the lineup first?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis depends on the specific event setup configured by the tournament director. If it is not clear which team goes first, contact your tournament director before the lineup window opens. Do not wait until the last minute \u2014 lineup windows can close, and missing the deadline may result in a default lineup being assigned.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EThe lineup section titles are confusing. What should I do?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESection names are set by the tournament director and can vary significantly from event to event. If you are unsure which players belong in which section, ask the tournament director directly before submitting. Entering the wrong players in the wrong sections can affect match outcomes and may be difficult to correct after submission.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EI entered names but I am not sure they were saved. What should I do?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EReturn to the lineup page and review each section. If your entries are still visible, click Save Lineup inside each box to confirm. If the entries are gone, you will need to re-enter them and save. Saving is required within each individual section \u2014 there is no single global save button that covers all sections at once. \u0026nbsp;You can also pull down your screen to refresh to see what matchups have saved, and re-save any remaining ones.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhy can\u2019t I see the full matchup?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESome events limit what is visible until both teams have submitted their lineups. This is a setting controlled by the tournament director. If you need to see the full matchup before both lineups are in, contact your tournament director and ask them to adjust the visibility setting for your event.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat happens if I submit the wrong players in a section?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you realize a mistake was made after saving, return to the lineup page and check whether the section is still editable. Some events allow captains to update their lineup up until a certain deadline. If the window has closed or the lineup is locked, contact your tournament director immediately \u2014 they may be able to make corrections on the backend before the match begins.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EDo we have to assign home/away before setting the lineup?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EYes. Home/away must be assigned for the matchup before the Set Lineups option becomes available. PT includes a built-in coin flip tool if you don\u2019t have your own method for deciding. This step repeats for every new round, so you\u2019ll assign home/away, set your lineup, and enter scores each time you begin a new matchup.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhat if a player on my roster is unavailable the day of the match?\u003C/h3\u003E\u003Carticle\u003E\u003Cp\u003EContact your tournament director as soon as possible. Depending on the event rules, you may be able to substitute a rostered player into the lineup before the match begins. 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