Padel serve: rules and technique for beginners

Main idea

Stand behind the service line, drop the ball, let it bounce and hit below waist height. The serve goes diagonally.

What to practise

Think of the serve as a controlled start to the point, not a power shot. Placement and consistency matter most.

Key takeaways

After serving, recover your position quickly instead of watching the ball.

• Stand behind the service line, drop the ball, let it bounce and hit below waist height. The serve goes diagonally.
• Think of the serve as a controlled start to the point, not a power shot. Placement and consistency matter most.
• After serving, recover your position quickly instead of watching the ball.