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Professional session management made easy
Session Setup
🧪 Test Mode Active
Quick setup for testing - adds 18 players automatically
Enable this to keep the same pairs of players together for the entire session. Only opponents change.
Add Teams
Add pairs of players as locked teams. These pairs will stay together throughout the session.
Advanced Settings
Shuffle players randomly when starting the session instead of using the order they were added. This ensures first matches are not always the same players.
Maximum number of matches to pre-calculate in the queue
⚔️ King of the Court Algorithm Tuning
These settings control the matchmaking algorithm for King of the Court mode.
ELO Rating System
Starting ELO rating for new players
Provisional Players
Number of games before a player stops being "provisional" and their ranking stabilizes
Ranking Disparity Control
Percentage of player pool that can be matched together. 50% means top half plays with top half, bottom half plays with bottom half.
Maximum rank difference for "close" matchups
Ideal rank difference for best matchups
Strategic Waiting
Maximum times a player can wait before being forced into a match
Minimum completed matches before strategic waiting begins
Minimum busy courts before considering strategic waiting
Wait for N courts to finish when we have players for N+ courts (improves variety by batching matches)
Variety & Repetition Control
Max overlapping players allowed in consecutive matches
Times same group can play in last 10 matches before waiting
Percentage threshold for detecting high repetition
Team Assignment Penalties (Advanced)
Penalty for repeated partnerships (all-time)
Heavy penalty for recent partnerships (within last 2 rounds)
Penalty for repeated opponents (all-time)
Penalty for recent player overlap (3+ same players)
Penalty for unbalanced teams (win rate difference)
Session Controls
Active Courts
⏳ Waiting Players
📋 Match Queue
Match History
🎮 Game Modes & Configuration
🔄 Round Robin Mode
In Round Robin mode, the algorithm creates matches designed to maximize variety and fairness:
Partner Diversity: Players are paired with different partners as much as possible
Opponent Variety: Players face different opponents across matches
Fair Play Time: All players get roughly equal playing time
No Duplicate Matchups: The same 4 players won't face each other in the same configuration
Banned Pairs: Specify pairs of players who won't be partnered together
Perfect for social play where everyone wants to play with and against different people.
👑 King of the Court Mode
King of the Court uses an advanced ELO-style ranking system with strict rank-based matchmaking for fair, competitive play:
ELO-Style Rankings: Sophisticated rating system where win value depends on opponent strength (logarithmic scaling)
Strict Rank Brackets: In an 18-player session, #1 can only play ranks #2-#9, #18 can only play #10-#17 (50% range rule)
Strategic Waiting: Algorithm waits for better matchups rather than rushing games - quality over speed
New Player Integration: Players with <3 games get provisional rankings and can play with anyone initially
Variety Within Brackets: Prioritizes opponents you haven't faced yet within your ranking range
Dynamic Rankings: Win more to move up brackets; lose more to move down - always face appropriate competition
Hard Rank Locks: Never pairs top-half with bottom-half players unless provisional
Perfect for competitive play where fair, skill-appropriate matchups are crucial. The algorithm ensures top players face top competition, bottom players get balanced games, and everyone experiences appropriate challenge levels with maximal variety within their skill bracket.
⚙️ Configuration Options
Session Type
Doubles: 2v2 matches with 4 players per court Singles: 1v1 matches with 2 players per court
Number of Courts
Set how many courts are available (1-10). More courts mean more simultaneous matches and less wait time.
Locked Teams (Doubles Only)
Enable this to keep the same pairs of players together for the entire session. Perfect for tournaments or when players want to stay with their chosen partner. Only opponents will change between matches.
Banned Pairs
Specify pairs of players who should never be partnered together. Useful for skill mismatches or personal preferences.
Max Queue Size
Controls how many matches are pre-calculated in advance (default: 100). Increase for longer sessions.
💡 Tips for Best Results
Add all players before starting the session for optimal match distribution
Use Round Robin for social play and variety
Use King of the Court for competitive, skill-based play
Set the number of courts based on your facility and player count
Enable Locked Teams for tournaments or when partners want to stay together
Use Banned Pairs to prevent pairing players with large skill gaps
Players added mid-session will be integrated fairly into the rotation
ℹ️ About Better Pickleball Sessions
Welcome!
Better Pickleball Sessions is a professional-grade session management tool designed to make organizing pickleball games effortless and fair. Whether you're running a casual social session or a competitive tournament, our advanced algorithms ensure everyone gets balanced play time and variety.
Built with modern web technologies and sophisticated matchmaking algorithms, this tool handles everything from player management to match scheduling, rankings, and statistics tracking.
✨ Key Features
🎯 Smart Matchmaking
Advanced algorithms maximize partner diversity, opponent variety, and fair play distribution
⏱️ Real-Time Management
Track matches in progress, manage scores, and see live rankings and statistics
🏆 Two Game Modes
Choose between social Round Robin or competitive King of the Court formats
👥 Flexible Teams
Support for singles, doubles, locked teams, and dynamic partner rotation
💾 Auto-Save
Sessions are automatically saved to your browser - survive refreshes and crashes
📊 Rich Analytics
View detailed player statistics, win rates, and match history
🌙 Dark Mode
Toggle between light and dark themes for comfortable viewing in any lighting
📱 Responsive Design
Works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
🚀 Getting Started
Go to Setup: Click the "Setup" tab in the navigation
Choose Mode: Select Round Robin or King of the Court
Add Players: Enter player names (or teams if using locked teams)
Configure Settings: Set number of courts, session type, and any advanced options
Start Session: Click "Start Session" to begin
Manage Matches: Switch to "Active Session" to see courts, complete matches, and track progress
View Progress: Check rankings, statistics, and match history anytime
🎾 Perfect For
Club social sessions and open play
Round robin tournaments
King of the Court competitions
League play and ladder matches
Private group sessions
Coaching and training sessions
Corporate team building events
💻 Technology
Better Pickleball Sessions is built with:
Modern TypeScript: Type-safe, maintainable code
Advanced Algorithms: Sophisticated matchmaking logic for fairness
Local Storage: No server required - your data stays on your device
Responsive Design: Beautiful UI that works on all devices
No Installation: Just visit the website and start using it
Free Forever: No subscriptions, no accounts, no hidden fees
🔓 Open Source
Better Pickleball Sessions is open source and freely available on GitHub!
This project is released under an open source license, which means you can:
View and study the source code
Report bugs and issues
Request new features
Contribute improvements
Use it for your own projects
Found a bug or have a feature request?
Please report issues, bugs, or feature requests on our GitHub repository: