Dropshot App FAQ
Your complete guide to mastering the Dropshot App for Apple Watch and iPhone.
Getting Started
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How do I download the Dropshot app?
You can download the Dropshot app directly from the Apple App Store.
What devices are supported?
- iPhone running iOS 16 or newer
- Apple Watch Series 5 or newer, running WatchOS 9 or newer
(Older devices may experience performance limitations.)
What game types are supported?
Gameplay Features
Side-Out Scoring
Traditional pickleball scoring. Only the serving team can score points.
- Teams must be serving to earn a point.
- Serving team switches sides upon earning points.
Rally Scoring
A point is awarded on every rally, regardless of who served.
• Speeds up games.
• Popular for casual or timed games.
Rally Scoring with MLP Freeze
- Rally scoring until a team reaches game point.
- After that, only the serving team can score (reverts to side-out rules).
- Adds pressure and excitement at the end of games.
Pairing and Connectivity
How do I pair my Apple Watch or iPhone with a Dropshot Scoreboard?
- Ensure your Dropshot Scoreboard is powered on and in pairing mode.
- On the Dropshot app, tap "Connect to Scoreboard."
- Select your scoreboard from the list of available devices.
- Connection happens automatically — no need to enter a code.
Can I pair multiple watches together?
Yes!
If two players both have the Dropshot app installed on their Apple Watches, both can connect to each other so each can see the score updated in real-time.
Only one watch actively controls the score. So there isn't any confusion over who updated the score last.
How do I pair with another player’s watch?
Both players should open the Dropshot app on their Apple Watch.
Tap the "Pair" button on the home screen
The host selects the other players that should receive score updates and then starts the game as normal
What happens if I disconnect mid-game?
If you disconnect because you got out of range of the other player or scoreboard, then when you get back in range, you will be automatically be reconnected.
MVP Mode
What is MVP Mode?
MVP Mode allows you to track who hit the last shot of a rally.
When turned on:
- After a rally ends, tap the player who made the final hit.
- Dropshot uses this to calculate advanced stats:
Rally Win %
Error %
Is MVP Mode required?
No. It's completely optional.
If you skip this step, Dropshot will still record scores normally.
Additional Questions
How do I delete a past game?
Go to History.
Swipe left on a game to Delete.
Can I create and save player profiles?
Yes!
Add players with a name and (optional) photo.
Saved players are available for quick selection in future games.
Troubleshooting
The app won't connect to my scoreboard. What should I do?
Make sure Bluetooth is enabled.
Ensure only one device is trying to connect at a time.
Restart your scoreboard and app.
Long press the Bluetooth Pairing button on the scoreboard
The scoreboard shows the wrong score. How do I fix it?
Use the "Undo" button after a rally to reverse the last action.