Rules

Padel is commonly a doubles game, however single courts are also available. The scoring system is the same as tennis with 3 sets of 6 games. Winning 2 of the 3 sets means winning the game.

Points awarded are 15, 30, 40 and game, unless the two teams are tied on 40, which is a deuce and an extra point must be won to win a game.

• The match begins with an underarm serve diagonally across into the opponents court, just like tennis.

• The server has to let the ball bounce before hitting it into the opposing service box, and must hit it at or below waist level.

• If the ball bounces in the service box and hits the side or back wall, it is allowed and must be played by the opposing player.

• If the ball lands in the service box or bounces off the net and hits the fencing, it is considered a fault.

• The lines are considered in play during the initial serve.

• Otherwise, they are not important in determining the outcome of each point won.

• Players are allowed to play a ball off any of the walls on their own side of the court.

• You lose the point if The ball bounces twice on your side of the court.

• If the ball hits you or your teammate while in play, you lose the point.

• If the ball strikes the fencing or posts before going over the net or landing on the opponent's court you also lose the point.

• You also lose the point if the ball hits the fence or walls before landing in the opponent's side of the court.