However, after the service, the ball may be hit before it bounces. A ball touching the line is considered good. The order of receiving is decided at the beginning of each set. The pair receiving in the first game decides who will receive first, and that player will continue to receive first in all odd-numbered games of the set. The opponents will also decide who will receive first in the second game, and that player will receive the first service in all even-numbered games of the set.
Players alternate receiving services during a game.
The partners then resume their original positions. Scoring the Game. The serving team is responsible for announcing the score before the service. The serving team's score is always called first. A game equals four points.