Padel General Rules
Simple, elegant, and designed for all levels of play.
Padel is a dynamic doubles sport that blends elements of tennis and squash. Easy to learn yet tactically rich, it’s governed by official international rules with a few unique twists.
🏟️ The Court
Dimensions: 10 meters wide × 20 meters long (enclosed by glass and mesh walls).
Net Height: 88 cm at the center.
Surroundings: The ball can bounce off walls after hitting the ground – a key part of the game.
👥 Players
Doubles format only (2 vs. 2).
Teams switch sides after every odd-numbered game.
🎾 Scoring
Identical to tennis: 0 (Love), 15, 30, 40, Game.
If both teams reach 40-40, it’s Deuce – a team must win two consecutive points to take the game.
Sets: Typically best of 3 sets; a set is won by the first team to win 6 games with a 2-game advantage.
If tied 6-6, a tie-break (first to 7 points, 2-point lead) is played.
🚀 Serving
Underhand only, with the ball bounced once before striking it below waist level.
The serve must land in the diagonal opponent’s service box.
Players have two serve attempts per point.
If the ball hits the net and lands correctly in the box, it’s a let serve (replayed).
📏 In Play
The ball must first bounce once on the ground before hitting a wall.
After bouncing, it can hit any glass or mesh fence and still be returned.
The ball is out if:
It bounces twice.
Hits a player or their clothing.
Touches walls before bouncing on the court.
Bounces outside the court area.
❗ Let & Fault
A let is replayed – e.g., if play is interrupted or a valid serve touches the net.
A fault results from missed serves, double bounces, or hitting the ball out.
🤝 Code of Conduct
Courtesy and sportsmanship are essential – respect teammates, opponents, officials, and rules.
Unsportsmanlike behavior (e.g., racket abuse, verbal insults) may result in warnings, point/game penalties, or disqualification.
For more detail information in regards to this section, please read our Code of Conduct: Court Etiquette and Behavior policy.