PADEL
Players: Padel is always played in doubles (2 vs 2).
Court: The game is played on an enclosed court with walls that can be used in play.
Equipment: Players use solid, stringless padel rackets and a low-pressure ball.
Basic Gameplay:
Serving:
- The serve is underhand and must be hit below waist level.
- The ball must first bounce behind the service line before being struck.
- It must be served diagonally into the opponent’s service box.
Ball in Play: - The ball must bounce once before touching the walls.
- The ball can be played off the walls on your side.
Scoring: - Uses the same scoring system as tennis (15-30-40-Game).
- A set is won when a team wins 6 games with a 2-game lead.
Fouls & Penalties::
- If the ball bounces twice before being returned.
- If a player hits the fence before bouncing.
- If the ball is hit out of the enclosed court
2.The aim of the Game
Padel aims to gain two out of the three sets that comprise a match.
Every pair must work defeat the rival pair. And since the court is tinier than the Tennis court and is enclosed, players must keep a rapid movement
2.The aim of the Game
How to win: Six games are required to win a set. The team has to win two sets in order to win the match. The winners of two out of the three sets will be announced the winner.
A Draw: If the total gets to 6-6, the players play a tiebreak. Tiebreaks continue till reaching 7 points, with a two-point difference. Meaning that you continue playing when the score is 7-6 until either team has a two-point ahead over the rival team.
Serving: Each match starts with service and the first server is determined by flipping a coin before the match.The First serve is played underhanded and from the right side, and after that changes from left to right each following point. Which mist be passed successfully into the opponent’s court.
- The opposition wins a point in case:
- The ball jumps twice
- Tha ball hits you or a teammate
- Tha ball strikers the wire fencing or another unit before getting on over the net or the opponent’s side (ranked as out bounds).
Pay & Play Padel — Frequently Asked Questions
✔ Always 4 players (doubles only).
No, Padel rackets are different – smaller, solid, and perforated
Glass is allowed (if the ball bounces first), but fence is out.
Yes, if local rules allow, you can run outside the court and return it!
A typical match lasts 45-90 minutes
No, it’s easier to learn than tennis and is a great social sport
Yes, it’s best to wear non-marking sports shoes for better grip.
✔ The point is replayed unless it was intentional (which leads to a fault).
Yes, but not directly after the serve
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