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Padel Rules: Fast Guide
Rules of padel: What you need to know
Starting the point: In padel, the serve (or serve) is a crucial part of the game and must be performed following certain specific rules for it to be valid. These are the main rules to follow for a correct serve:
Serving position: You must be behind the service line, inside the service zone. You may not step on either of these lines until the ball has been hit.
Execution of the serve: The serve must be made diagonally from the service area of your court to the opposite service area of the opponent's court. The ball must be hit at or below waist height.
Hitting the ball: The first bounce of the ball in the opponent's court must be in the diagonally opposite service zone. After the bounce, the ball may hit any wall.
Number of attempts: As in tennis, you have two chances to make a valid serve. If the first serve misses, you have a second attempt.
No touching the net: Neither the Padel Racket nor your body may touch the net or invade the opponent's court during the serve.
Where can the ball bounce on the serve?
During the padel serve, the ball must comply with a series of specific requirements regarding where it can bounce.
How should the pairs be positioned?
There is no rule that obliges the players to position themselves exactly during the match, but we can give you some advice:
At the start of the point: The server stands behind the service line and his partner at the net.
Both returners would stand on the baseline.
During the match: The players move dynamically around the court, adapting to the circumstances of the game.
Is it allowed to run off the court?
Players may run off the court to hit the ball in certain circumstances. However, there are specific rules about when and how this can be done:
After the first bounce: The ball must have bounced within the court boundaries first before it can be played out of court.
Limitations depending on the court: Not all padel courts are designed to allow players to go out and play outside the court.
Safety: Players must take care when exiting and entering the court to avoid injury. Running off the court is often done in high intensity play, and it is important to be aware of your surroundings and the safety of yourself and spectators.
How is the scoring system in padel?
The scoring system in padel is the same as in tennis, with some particularities of the game. Here I explain how the score is counted in a padel match:
Basic score:
0 points: Say "zero" or "none".
First point earned: Say "15".
Second point earned: Say "30".
Third point earned: Say "40".
Fourth point won: If a player or pair reaches 40 points and wins the next point, wins the game, provided there is a difference of two points over the opponent.
Deuce (Equals):
If both players or pairs reach 40, they are said to be at "deuce" or "even". To win the game from this situation, a player or pair must win two points in a row. The first point after deuce is called "advantage" for the player or pair who wins it. If the player or pair with the advantage loses the next point, the score reverts to deuce. If he or she wins the point, he or she wins the game.
Games and Sets:
A set consists of games. The first player or pair to win 6 games wins the set, as long as there is a difference of two games over the opponent. If the set goes to 5-5, it must go to 7-5 to win the set. If the set reaches 6-6, a tie-break is usually played.
Tie-break:
A tie-break is played to decide the winner of a set when the score reaches 6-6. In padel, the tie-break is played to 7 points, but must be won by a difference of two points. The score in a tie-break is sequential (1, 2, 3, etc.).
Golden Point:
In some padel competitions, the "Golden Point" is used in case of a deuce (40-40). The receiver or the receiving partner chooses which of the two subtracts, and the winner of the next point wins the game. This rule may vary according to the competition and is not universal.