Pitch
Track every game with this free online Pitch score keeper and digital score sheet. Pitch card game — 4-point Auction Pitch (Setback) to 11: enter each player’s final score change per hand (set-backs go negative); running totals and winner.
Game setup
Players
Min 2, Max 7
Key Features of Pitch scorecard
- One column per player for cutthroat Auction Pitch (Setback) (2–7 players).
- Each row is one deal: enter that player’s final score change for the hand (High, Low, Jack, and Game).
- Set-backs are supported — enter a negative score when the bidder misses their bid.
- Running totals with an 11-point match target (change it for 7- or 21-point games).
- Real-time leaderboard with current leader highlighting.
- Mobile-optimized interface for on-the-go scoring.
- No registration required - start playing immediately.
- Pitch scoring app that works offline and syncs when back online.
How to Play Pitch
- Auction Pitch is a classic Pitch card game, usually played cutthroat by 2–7 players (best with 4). Each player is dealt six cards and uses one column on the scorecard.
- Players bid 1–4 for the right to name trump (a bid of 4 is a “smudge”). The high bidder becomes the pitcher and leads the first trick to establish the trump suit.
- Four points are awarded each hand in order: High, Low, Jack, and Game. Game goes to the player with the highest captured card-pip value (10=10, Ace=4, King=3, Queen=2, Jack=1).
- Non-bidders score whatever points they capture. The pitcher scores their points if they make the bid, or is set back (subtract the bid, entering a negative) if they fall short.
- The first player to reach the target wins — 11 points in cutthroat play (some groups use 7 or 21). House rules determine ties when multiple players reach the target on the same hand.
Tips & Strategy for playing Pitch
- Agree your target (7, 11, or 21) and whether a successful smudge wins outright before the first bid.
- Tally captured 10s, Aces, Kings, Queens and Jacks each hand — the Game point often decides close deals.
- When a player is set back, note it so everyone remembers they went “in the hole”, then enter the negative score on the scorecard.
Frequently asked questions about Pitch
How do you keep score in Pitch?
Four points are on offer each hand — High (highest trump dealt), Low (lowest trump dealt), Jack (Jack of trumps captured in a trick), and Game (most card-pip value captured: 10=10, Ace=4, King=3, Queen=2, Jack=1). Enter each player’s final score change for the hand.
What does it mean to be set back?
The bidder must capture at least as many points as they bid. If they fall short they are “set back” and lose the bid amount — enter that as a negative number for the hand. Non-bidders always score whatever points they captured.
What score wins Pitch?
Cutthroat (every-player-for-themselves) Pitch is usually played to 11 points — the first player to reach the target wins. Some groups play to 7 for a quick game, or 21 in partnerships; adjust the target in your house rules if needed.
How does this Pitch scorecard work?
Enter scores in the rows for each hand, hole, or round — the scorecard updates running totals and highlights the leader automatically. You can add players, rename them, and keep the sheet open for the whole session.
Can I use ScorecardGO to score Pitch on mobile?
Yes. ScorecardGO is built for phones and tablets: large tap targets, readable tables, and layouts that fit narrow screens so you can score Pitch wherever you're playing.
Does this Pitch scorecard work offline?
Yes. Your scorecard works offline when the page is loaded, and changes sync when you are back online so you do not lose progress mid-game.
Is this Pitch scorecard free?
ScorecardGO is free to use in the browser with no account required — open the Pitch scorecard and start tracking points right away.