{"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 Your Lineup (Captains) | Team Event","slug":"article/captains-how-to-set-your-lineup","html":"\u003Ccite class=\u0022recommended\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003ERecommended\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELog in to your captain account, go to the tournament homepage, click Teams, find and click your team name, open the Schedule tab, locate your upcoming match, and click Go to Matchup. From there, click Set Lineups, fill in each lineup section, and click Save Lineup inside every box before leaving the page. Unsaved boxes will not retain your entries.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/cite\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022overview\u0022\u003EOverview\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you are a team captain in a pickleball team event, setting your lineup is a quick process once you know where to go. This guide walks through exactly how to enter your team lineup for a match in Pickleball Play Solutions, including where to find your matchup, how to enter players, and what to double-check before leaving the page.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022before_you_start\u0022\u003EBefore You Start\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 can 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\u003ERecommended\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\u003EClick \u003Cb\u003ETeams\u003C/b\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EScroll down and find your team.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClick your team name.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOpen the \u003Cb\u003ESchedule\u003C/b\u003E tab.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELocate your upcoming match.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClick \u003Cb\u003EGo to Matchup\u003C/b\u003E.\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\u0027s turn.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022866\u0022 data-height=\u0022500\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/b6df117f-ca84-4230-a5f0-cec28e207af7.png?v=-2108176099\u0022 style=\u0022\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022recommended\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003ERecommended\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=\u0022when_your_team_is_entering_first\u0022\u003EWhen Your Team Is Entering First\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn some events, one team captain must submit their lineup before the opposing captain can complete theirs. If your team is first, you will see the option to \u003Cb\u003ESet Lineups\u003C/b\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EClick \u003Cb\u003ESet Lineups\u003C/b\u003E and scroll down to view the lineup sections for the event.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEach section represents a match or position grouping. The section titles may look different from one tournament to another because they are based on how the tournament director configured the event.\u003C/p\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\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\u003C/ul\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022863\u0022 data-height=\u0022502\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/125bc998-36c0-4ff5-9422-6ed34ed2b22b.png?v=489653151\u0022 style=\u0022\u0022 alt=\u0022\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\u003Chr\u003E\u003Ch2 id=\u0022when_the_other_captain_enters_their_lineup\u0022\u003EWhen the Other Captain Enters Their Lineup\u003C/h2\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOnce the first team has finished, the opposing team captain can log in and follow the same general path:\u003C/p\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGo to \u003Cb\u003ETeams\u003C/b\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFind and click your team.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EOpen \u003Cb\u003ESchedule\u003C/b\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClick \u003Cb\u003EGo to Matchup\u003C/b\u003E.\u003C/li\u003E\u003C/ol\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf the first team has already completed its lineup, the second captain may be taken directly to the player entry area. At that point, the second team can place its players into the available lineup sections and save each completed box just as the first team did.\u003C/p\u003E\u003Cimg class=\u0022lazy-load\u0022 data-width=\u0022864\u0022 data-height=\u0022506\u0022 data-src=\u0022https://graffiti-auf7e6dwhxhcbwek.z03.azurefd.net/45a0010e-ec76-43e9-9914-4376bfa80903/4025e8c9-71ea-4557-850d-662c78598919/5fd734c6-0d78-4dbe-9066-3c887a437dc1.png?v=667583003\u0022 style=\u0022\u0022 alt=\u0022\u0022/\u003E\u003Ccite class=\u0022recommended\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022title\u0022\u003ERecommended\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\u003Ch2 id=\u0022troubleshooting_common_questions\u0022\u003ETroubleshooting Common 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.\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/article\u003E\u003C/section\u003E\u003Csection class=\u0022faq\u0022\u003E\u003Ch3\u003EWhy can\u0027t 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\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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