Padel rules in simple words

Main idea

The ball must bounce in the opponent's court before it can hit the wall. If it hits a wall first, it is out.

What to practise

The serve is underhand, after a bounce, below waist height and diagonally into the opposite service box.

Key takeaways

Scoring follows tennis: 15, 30, 40 and game, with deuce or golden point depending on format.

• The ball must bounce in the opponent's court before it can hit the wall. If it hits a wall first, it is out.
• The serve is underhand, after a bounce, below waist height and diagonally into the opposite service box.
• Scoring follows tennis: 15, 30, 40 and game, with deuce or golden point depending on format.