basketball glossary
What is a Next game in Pickup Basketball?
In a busy pickup court, "next game" means the team waiting on the sidelines plays the winner of the current game. Losing teams sit out and the queue moves up.
Example in a match
Your team wins. The next team comes on. Whoever loses sits out and the next team plays.
Pickup Basketball scoring with Volley
Volley scores pickup basketball with all the standard rules built in. Pick the sport at match setup, name your sides, and tap to score. Volley applies the rules from there — including the ones that involve "Next game".
Free on iOS and Android. Multi-sport scoring across 9 sports with proper sport-specific scoring engines, ELO rating tracking, and tournament running.
Frequently asked questions
What is a next game in pickup basketball?
In a busy pickup court, "next game" means the team waiting on the sidelines plays the winner of the current game. Losing teams sit out and the queue moves up.
Does Volley handle next game automatically?
Yes. Volley's pickup basketball scoring engine handles every standard rule including next game. You don't have to track it manually — pick the sport at match setup and Volley applies the rules.
Where can I learn more pickup basketball terms?
The full Pickup Basketball glossary is at /basketball-terms-glossary, with 20 of the most common terms explained.