PADEL
Padel rules for beginners: scoring, serve, walls, faults, and doubles positioning — explained plainly for players in Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad.
Padel rules look complicated on paper but make sense after one game. This guide covers padel rules the way clubs in Lahore and Karachi explain them to newcomers: scoring, serve, walls, and the faults that end rallies most often.
Scoring and match format
Padel rules for scoring mirror tennis: 15, 30, 40, game. You need two clear games to win a set at six games, with tie-breaks at 6–6 where the venue allows. Friendly matches often play one set to save time; confirm before you start. Tournament play may use best of three sets.
The serve under padel rules
Serve must be underhand with contact at or below waist height. Bounce the ball once behind your service line, then hit diagonally into the opponent’s service box. The ball may touch the side or back wall after landing in the box. Two serves are allowed; a let counts if the ball clips the net and lands in.
- Feet behind the line until the ball is struck
- Serve receiver must let the return bounce once
- No volleying the return of serve
Walls, volleys, and winning points
After the serve return bounces, you may volley or play off your back glass. The ball must cross the net and bounce on the opponent’s side (or hit their wall after one bounce on their floor). Padel rules treat balls that hit the net post oddly — when unsure, replay the point in casual games.
Common faults to avoid
Touching the net, stepping into the opponent’s court, or hitting the ball before it crosses the net are automatic faults. Serving into the wrong box or volleying the return of serve ends the point. Clubs in Rawalpindi and Peshawar sometimes print house padel rules near the court — read them once.
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Reading padel rules helps, but one live session locks them in. Reserve a quiet slot through Velay, ask staff for a quick walkthrough, and play doubles with patient partners. Book a court now on Velay when your group is ready.
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Frequently asked questions
Can the ball hit the wall on serve?
Yes, after the serve lands in the correct service box, it may rebound off the receiver’s walls.
Do padel rules allow overhead smashes?
Yes, except on the return of serve before it bounces. Smashes off the glass are a core part of the game.
What happens if the ball goes over the wall?
It is out. Only in-play walls inside the enclosure count.
Are padel rules the same worldwide?
International federations align on core rules; local clubs may tweak tie-break or set length.
Who calls lines in social padel?
Players call their side honestly. In doubt, replay the point in friendly games.
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