Padel Rules You NEED To Know

[@ThePadelSchool]

Playing points? Understand the OBJECTIVE IN PADEL: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oICnlnqmaZd9mZo

[@michelraveyts8081]

i've been playing for about 4 years now and still managed to learn something. I was not aware that the lighting post was considered an exterior structure. Thanks Sandy

[@ThePadelSchool]

Glad I could help Michel! Keep it up 👍

[@trickiegangsta737]

And you’re still not pro what a clown

[@jakebluemoon]

He said if the ball bounces “down” then hits the light structure. But what if they hit the light structure off a volley and it has no bounce in your half until it rebounds off the light. Can you then hit that back?

[@raoultittel]

Thank you. This is the first video that has been really informative and not just rubbish.

[@FlabberQuestion]

Great videos and explanations. About the only channel I found that is actually easy to follow and has actual tips. Great job! (from a beginner)

[@ThePadelSchool]

Glad to hear we could help you in this one though!

[@dardanbekteshi3177]

Best introductory video on padel, thanks!

[@ThePadelSchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@petr3033]

Thanks for the video. I am missing 2 things though. Fist is if there is requires position to stay in for your partner if you serve. The second is if you smash and the ball hist the ground of the opponent side and goes outside of the court without touching anything else. Thanks

[@7echnoid]

When is a bounce (specially on serve) considered to be on the glass and on the side fence? There is normally a metal "pole" right at the edge of the glass - is this considered valid or is that fence?

[@ThePadelSchool]

That’s a great question, and a frequent one we are asked in the community page. If you are a member, please feel free to ask this in there, and if you’re not a member, please feel free to join so you can see all the answers! thepadelschool.com/the-padel-school-plus/?Organic&+stories&TPS%2B

[@chrispartridge2530]

Hi Sandy, quick question How many steps can the server make before contacting the ball when serving. Ive read about " not running or walking etc" but can't find a definitive rule Can you clarify this point please

[@matejsamardzic8123]

Good question but I suppose it is much better to be stable than running and serving for control and precision

[@smsipila]

Hi @ThePadelSchool ! This was very informative video! Thank you for that🙏🏻 Can you tell me one more rule for me please. If the serve is made otherwise correctly but it hits the net, you get new first serve. What happened after that if you serve again correctly with net touch? Or in case the first serve is not good at all and the second serve goes correctly, but with net touch, you get again new second serve, but what if you hit the net again? Thank you already for the answer 🙏🏻

[@carlosferreira5184]

Hi Sandy, when I make a power shot and it hits the wall directly, if the opponent assists, does it count as point for the opponent or for me?

[@ThePadelSchool]

When you say the opponent assists, what do you mean? It touches them? If so then that is immediately your point.

[@carlosferreira5184]

@@ThePadelSchool I mean like he continues to play as normal because he didn't realize or the reflexes made him play the ball

[@jakkblackburn5049]

So if the ball bounces on opponents side then hits the side cage is this a point?

[@steinhalvorsen_]

Could someone please help confirm whether or not I understood this correctly? At 1:53 it sounds like when an opponent hits a ball that has a trajectory towards the back glass (without a bounce first), it's out, whether you volley it or not. Yes? Wouldn't this be hard to judge when hitting hard volleys at the net - whether or not it would actually hit the glass or not if it wasn't volleyed? Or is it perhaps only when receiving players volley behind the service line or something?

[@ThePadelSchool]

Hi Stein! I think there’s a form of misunderstanding involved here. A ball can’t be called in/out just based off of it’s trajectory. The ball has to hit the fence/glass directly for it to be called out. Depended on if you learn to read the ball trajectory and react accordingly, you can then know wether to volley a ball (even before it has bounced) or leave it and let the opponents ball/shot hit the fence/glass directly and therefore you win the point. And yes, it’s much easier to learn which balls to leave and which ones to volley, the further back you are on court. Hope that helps!

[@steinhalvorsen_]

@@ThePadelSchool Thanks for clearing that up. This is how I've played, but was confused by the phrasing of that one sentence. Much appreciated!

[@rockyboy976]

Fantastic video and thanks for posting it :-) Can u please tell me why is the side wall in front made of mesh only and not glass like the side wall at the back and behind the player? Is the rule the same when the ball hits it? I have not seen players try to hit the ball to this side wall much to close a point quick. Why is that?

[@ThePadelSchool]

Hi Ronald, this is a great question, and something that would be excellent to be shared in our community pages which are very active with players and The Padel School coaches. We are currently offering a 7 day free trial for this, as well as all of our brand new courses, so why don't you try it out in there? www.thepadelschool.com

[@wouterzonneveld2305]

At 4:40 I see you hit the ball directly into the opponents side of the net. Would this be considered a point for you or for them?

[@ThePadelSchool]

This would be my point as long as I don’t touch the net myself 👍

[@pvanhaaster3907]

Great video, especially the golden point is nice to know. I would love more information about which side to stand on. Based on this video, the partner can stand anywhere on the court. What about the person serving or returning.

[@ThePadelSchool]

Does this help at all? pulse.ly/smyddqgfcz

[@ahmadshahen9330]

I have a question If the ball bounce and hit the fence not the glass does it consider a point And if it bounce beyond the court does it also consider a point Btw/ sorry for my bad English

[@ThePadelSchool]

If the ball bounces and hits the fence during the rally it is fine. If it does that on the serve that is a fault

[@Mohammed77963]

Question regarding Rule 9 of Padel: Is a net first service repeated or considered like faults? Note, Padel Regulations 2021 do not tell us how to deal with Net First Service. It states that Let first services is repeated, and, Let/Net second services repeated. 9.2.b "If there is a “let” on the first serve, it should be the complete point repeted" 9.2.c:"If the “net” or “let” is on the second serve, the server will have only the right to repeat the second serve"

[@ThePadelSchool]

It is the same as tennis - a net/let serve on either serve should be repeated.

[@paraskevasevangelides7527]

I was playing last night and something unusual happend. I served and the ball touched the top of the net and passes the other side.The first bounce was inside the diagonal box of the opponent(as it should) but the second bounce was outside the court(from the door,maybe because of the spin it got this weird trajectory). If I am not mistaken when the ball after a serve touches net and the ball touches the fence after the first bounce and before the second bounce, it is called fals serve. But what happens in my scenario that the ball just bounced outside?

[@MafkACE]

@thepadelschool, what are the rules for serving order and returning? is that like tennis as well?

[@maartenriep]

I Have a question about serving via the net. When you serve and the ball touches the net cord and then bounces on the service court, is that already a let serve? And what about a serve that touches the net cord, then bounces on the service court and then (before the second bounce) hits the fence. Is that also a let serve? Or does the ball have to bounce twice on the service court or hit the glass after the first bounce to be a let serve? I noticed that not everybody is interpreting this rule the same way.

[@Mollelarsson]

It is not automatically a let if the ball bounces inside the service box after hitting the net. It is as you explained with your second example, the ball needs to; 1: hit the ground inside the proper serve area & 2: then either hit the ground again or the glass panel. Only then is it considered a let. If it doesn't bounce inside the serve area, or the second bounce hits the fence, then it's considered out, and you only have the 2nd serve left.

[@alexgee208]

@@MollelarssonThank you for clarifying this! Also thank you @Maarten for asking the exact question i had on my mind. 😀

[@ThePadelSchool]

Thank you @mollelarsson for a detailed and accurate response 💪

[@byAquov]

I once played with someone who did not consider it a let serve, if it hit the net, and bounced twice inside the serving area. Their argument was that a padel serve is not allowed to bounce twice inside the serving area, therefor it is not a let serve it does so, when hitting the net as well. I was a bit skeptic about this, is it really true? (Hope i explained myself clear enough)

[@ThePadelSchool]

@@byAquov even without the net the ball can bounce twice within the service box…that’s considered an ace!

[@sergeydeyev8465]

Dear Sandy, thanks for the video. Question : if the ball touches the net, bounces on the receiving square and then goes to the fence , not glass -is this out on serve?

[@matejsamardzic8123]

Tie break when it's 6 6 you serve from the backhand position first 2 and then others serve 2 from the backhand side as well? I haven't seen that video so far. So instead like you start to serve from right to left you'd serve from left to right.

[@ThePadelSchool]

The first point in a tie-break starts with 1 serve from the right hand side. The following 2 points will be served by your opponents, but starting from the left hand side.

[@OG-ek2kw]

Love your channel ❤️

[@ThePadelSchool]

Happy to help 🙏

[@tiagospinola2102]

thx for the video Sandy, one question. When you are serving and the ball hits the junction of the fence with the glass, out, in or depends? Thx

[@dgoodall]

I understand it is ‘in’ if the ball continues towards the returner, but ‘out’ if it comes back towards the server. Not sure if it’s exactly 90 degree though - I’d play a let!

[@ThePadelSchool]

Yes, agree with Daniel and if it hits the fence (and the bounce is normal) then that’s still out.

[@tiagospinola2102]

​@@dgoodall that's what I heard as well, so if has an odd angle but it is still going towards the returner then it is considered in? So dodgy... And hard to return...

[@joesepu]

@@tiagospinola2102 Rules says it would be good if the trajectory is still going to the returner. Personally, I play with the rule: If the trajectory is altered in any way, it is considered fault" It just seems fair.

[@tiagospinola2102]

@@joesepu I agree that that is fair :)

[@jacquesf73]

Hello Sandy, thank you for the video. One question to you and the rest of the users - if during play (after the serve has been returned) the ball bounces on the grass and then hits the side fence, can I play off the fence before the ball hits the ground again?

[@ThePadelSchool]

Yes, you are allowed to play that ball before the second bounce.

[@christianbalstad9812]

Hi. We are having a discussion concerning the position of the receiver of the serve. Some of us mean that te receiver also has to stand behind the service line. A few even mean the receiver has to stand behind the service line until the ball has bounced in the service box. Others mean that the receiver can stand where he wants or at least can enter the service box after the serve has been hit… What is the correct rule?

[@lemattheuz]

Correct rule is that only the server has to stand in his serving box, the other 3, his partner and his opponents can stay whereever they wants as long as they are on their side of the court.

[@Hofstader007]

Is there rules on how many times the ball can bounce on the glass wall before you need to hit it?

[@ThePadelSchool]

No, but personally I haven't seen a ball rebound of the glass more than twice and after that you'll need to hit the ball.

[@mladjangadzic5838]

Great video! At 6:00, what if the ball bounces of the top of the fence on the side of the court (not the one you mentioned which is top of the fance at the back of the court)? Is that considered a valid bounce or not?

[@ThePadelSchool]

That scenario has been present on the WPT a few times. The answer is yes, it's valid.

[@Turia050]

So the receivers of the serve can stand wherever they want to? They dont need to be behind the white line?

[@ThePadelSchool]

Nope, anywhere they like

[@hridaymehta5782]

Can you play the shot if the ball bounces on your side and hits the fence?

[@ThePadelSchool]

yes you can!

[@hridaymehta5782]

@@ThePadelSchool Thank you!

[@paperbackred]

are you allowed to hit the ball back without it hits the ground on a serve?

[@ThePadelSchool]

no you can't volley the serve

[@TMNKrow]

At net - if my initial contact of the ball is on my side of the net, is my swing allowed to cross the net line? Cheers!

[@cezartarbuzan]

Good question, I have the same doubt. I would say that if you make contact on your side and you don't hit the net, it should be allowed, but not 100% sure...

[@-Rune-]

Yes! In fact there is NO rule that makes it illegal to swing your arm or racquet over the net. It's just not legal to touch the ball before it goes over the net the first time. So yes it's definitely legal to swing across the net if the contact is before the net.

[@-Rune-]

@@cezartarbuzan Yes! It's allowed, see my other reply.

[@ThePadelSchool]

As Rune mentioned it is allowed to swing over the net

[@dgoodall]

Is it OK to do a very gentle “drop shot” serve that would bounce twice before the returner can get to it?

[@Mrtn27]

haha ofc

[@fredrikalenius6446]

Yes. As long as the ball doesn't hit fence before the second bounce

[@dgoodall]

I have had someone claim it’s unsportsmanlike 😂 🤷‍♂️

[@ThePadelSchool]

@@dgoodall hahaha maybe unsportsmanlike but legal…like tennis

[@joesepu]

It's legal. Maybe unsportmanlike, but at the end of the day, if the returner doesn't want to run, it's their fault. However, that type of dropshot serve should only be played at a 40-0

[@naveenphilip3216]

Can we hit our fence or glass and push the ball to the other side? Is it allowed only incase if the ball is bounced?

[@ThePadelSchool]

You may boost the ball off of your own glass but you may newer hit the fence on your own side.

[@DeSvarcs]

After each successful serve the server should change the court sides (left and right) but i have question about number of successful serves that was not answered here. Should server changes after 2 serves, 4 or after a game point?

[@ThePadelSchool]

It's the same rules as tennis. Server changes after each game.

[@mehdimegdich3562]

Hello sandy A quick question that i didn't find it's answer If i hit off the back glass and it touches my side of fence after rebounding the back glass is it a fault ?

[@ThePadelSchool]

we have lots of videos on the back glass which you can check out here: pulse.ly/ualpe0b1hh , pulse.ly/8eh17mm2am , pulse.ly/dfxnb4zc7u

[@mehdimegdich3562]

@@ThePadelSchool I know but am talking rules wise

[@ThePadelSchool]

Yes, that’s a fault 👍

[@dewezm]

Can someone enlighten me regarding the position is the partner of I'm the server? Been told that the partner should remain on the same side at all times which seems odd as it creates a few seconds when we both stand on the same side. Or is the rule identical' to tennis where the partner and the server switch side for each point? Thanks for the help

[@barrycoffey492]

If I strike the ball on my own side of the net but then my racquet follows through and crosses the net, without touching it,........is this allowed? I believe that it is but was told recently that it is not allowed and therefore a fault.

[@ThePadelSchool]

As the contact with the ball is made on your side of the net, then it is allowed.

[@barrycoffey492]

@@ThePadelSchool As I thought. Thanks Sandy

[@guranshmachra]

Hi, I Had A Question. If I Am Serving And My Serve Hits The Net, Bounces In My Opponents Service Area And Then Hits The Metal Fence, Is It A Let Or A Fault?

[@ThePadelSchool]

That would be a fault serve as the ball touched the metallic fence before it's second bounce.

[@user-uo9cz3in2o]

Great concise video

[@ThePadelSchool]

Glad you liked it

[@jayeshkhatri3620]

Please clear my doubt. If serve is made and ball bounces outside the box (goes past service line of opponent) will it be re-serve? Or opponent get the point?

[@WalidOElCheikh]

Can you use the Golden Point every time you have Deuce or once during a match, like in Football (Golden Goal)?

[@ThePadelSchool]

You should use it every time. If you use it once then it should be the same for the whole match!

[@barismatic]

@@ThePadelSchool is it a rule then if I use it once, we have to vs. we choose to not to use it or use it again. Just trying to understand. I played many sports. Is this something like we decide in the beginning that every time we have a Deuce, it is Golden Point or is it like the receivers decides occasionally when he feels on fire.

[@basgrens6645]

Are these situations both out (or the opponents point)? 1. I get a lob, smash it on the ground and then it directly hits the lightpost. 2. I get a lob, smash it on the ground, then hits the glass wall and lastly the light post?

[@basgrens6645]

Or are they both my point?

[@ThePadelSchool]

Both are your point 👍

[@jayeshkhatri3620]

Guys please clear my doubt. I am new to this game. Who gets the point if serve is out?(ball goes past service line of opponent). Or is it reserve?

[@ThePadelSchool]

past service line, the serve is out

[@RobtJude]

How do you score a ball that is spiked and hits the opponents back wall then comes back over the net without any players touching the ball?

[@QuantumFerret]

That’s your point, because they haven’t hit the ball before it bounced twice.

[@احمدالرئيسي-خ1ي]

When serving, should the ball touch the opponent’s court once and bounce outside, or can it be dropped twice in the opponent’s court and considered valid without bouncing outward or in the direction of the opponent?

[@ThePadelSchool]

It can bounce twice in the box…but that’s an ‘ace’ and server wins the point!

[@yassergh1628]

If the ball hits the fence in the first serve is there a second serve or it will be considered as a fault?

[@torintorintorin]

There are two serves in total. So if you hit a fence on your 1st attempt, you get the 2nd

[@Nidhogg1234]

Question about serves. If I serve a ball with a lot of spin in the middle or down the tee and the second bounce is on the other recieving persons side, is it still considered valid?

[@tiagospinola2102]

Yes. As long as it bounces first on the correct side

[@ThePadelSchool]

That’s a great question, and a frequent one we are asked in the community page. If you are a member, please feel free to ask this in there, and if you’re not a member, please feel free to join so you can see all the answers! thepadelschool.com/the-padel-school-plus/?Organic&+stories&TPS%2B

[@RifetOkic]

Is there a rule that either the server, or opposing team should switch sides after a point? My mates do it but i cant find the rule and pro’s dont seem to be doing it

[@ThePadelSchool]

Yes, this is stated in rule #5 - change of ends. Although this is rarely used at recreational level.

[@RifetOkic]

@@ThePadelSchool The opposing team ? I was watching matches and doing extensive research. I concluded that only the server needs to start on the right and keep switching, the rest of the players could stand where they want, true ?

[@RifetOkic]

@@ThePadelSchool Ah thanks for pointing out the exact rule! I see now. Changing ends mean both teams switch sides. What i meant was that the server and his partner or opposing team should change their position on their side of the net. That’s not the case in rule #5 i see

[@ThePadelSchool]

@@RifetOkic Ah, I see! Then you should have a look at rule #8 - return of serve. Hope that one clarifies.

[@RifetOkic]

@@ThePadelSchool Ok it’s mildy confusing. I found this description of rule #8 “b) The receiving players in first game of each set will decide who will be the first to receive; this player will continue receiving the first service of each game until the end of the set. Each player will receive serve alternatively during the game and once the order has been decided it may not be altered during that set or tie-break but may at the beginning of a new set.” Which one is it? The receiving player ONLY receives the first serve each set, or do they keep alternating who receives? When i see pro-matches the receivers don’t stay in their corner? I assume the receiver takes the serve only in the first game of a set, then in the next set, his or her partner will receive only the first serve… correct ?

[@Tribleman]

If I were to serve a ball with so much spin that it would bounce and then go out the court before the fence would that be legal? Also, if the ball hit the net (on serve) and bounces one time then goes out the court does that count as a net serve and you get a new 1st serve or is it a fault and you get to serve your 2nd serve?

[@ThePadelSchool]

That’s a great question, and a frequent one we are asked in the community page. If you are a member, please feel free to ask this in there, and if you’re not a member, please feel free to join so you can see all the answers! thepadelschool.com/the-padel-school-plus/?Organic&+stories&TPS%2B

[@paulbond6663]

Hi Sandy, great content I’m really enjoying it. Quick question, during a rally can you make yourself bigger with your arms out from your body when a ball is being hit on to your side of the court. Similar to a goalkeeper making himself bigger to save a shot in football

[@Charizardlison]

shit! played with „tennis“ deuce for a year now.. actually made us have incredible games.. dont wanna stop that actually^^

[@mrbananasplitman7]

Can either player return the serve or does it have to be the one whose side you are serving to? Sometimes when a hard serve comes near the middle of the court it would be easier for the other player to return it🤔 idk if I explained it well enough 😅

[@Mollelarsson]

It has to be the designated returner who returns the ball. You also can't switch sides while the opponent is actively serving.

[@mrbananasplitman7]

@@Mollelarsson Thanks for clarifying!

[@ThePadelSchool]

That’s a great question, and a frequent one we are asked in the community page. If you are a member, please feel free to ask this in there, and if you’re not a member, please feel free to join so you can see all the answers! thepadelschool.com/the-padel-school-plus/?Organic&+stories&TPS%2B

[@saad901b]

What if the ball lands between the glass and the ground?

[@ThePadelSchool]

Not sure if I understand your question. Could you elaborate?

[@saad901b]

@@ThePadelSchool the corner between the ground and glass, what if the ball hits both at the same time? Not ground first then glass

[@ThePadelSchool]

pulse.ly/ka69e1w6fo

[@clintmagican]

sir what happen if both side reach 6-6 on a set how is the decider played?

[@ThePadelSchool]

Then that set is decided by a tie-break - first to 7 points, which is the most common. There is also an occasional use of the super tie-break - first to 10 points.

[@Trish3226]

Hi Sandy, during a serve, the ball bounces twice in the opponent’s correct boundary but the hits the mesh before the opponent can get to it. Is the ball still in play ie even if the trajectory was towards the mesh net ?

[@ThePadelSchool]

if the ball bounces twice the server wins the point

[@binkl3220]

One question about touching the net part, what if the ball was coming my way and I was close to the net and returned the ball (ball didn’t come back from glass wall to net) with a bandeja without touching the net, but being close to the net, would that be considered a foul ?

[@ThePadelSchool]

Hopefully this might answer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q57cnoOwmsaCe7s

[@hakunamatata0957]

hello, thanks for the handy videos. would you mind focusing on a very important subject (for me at least) which is "how to hit the ball when you are playing close to the net" I've been struggling with whether to hit it hard/or soft. because sometimes in my games I receive a powerful ball and I hit it back to their glass. like is there a technique on how to hit it? (note: I am only talking when you are playing close to the net).

[@ThePadelSchool]

Good question, I wonder if this video would help…kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6OpYZeFpZt8oJY

[@jonahkatz6094]

Thank you so very much! This was very helpful😊

[@ThePadelSchool]

I'm so glad!

[@imnnkg]

is drop shot serve allowed ??

[@ThePadelSchool]

That’s a great question, and a frequent one we are asked in the community page. If you are a member, please feel free to ask this in there, and if you’re not a member, please feel free to join so you can see all the answers! thepadelschool.com/the-padel-school-plus/?Organic&+stories&TPS%2B

[@nickandreatos2928]

I have a question for you Sandy. In every padel game that we play with an opponent sometimes he speaks during the point to his teammate but when the ball is in our court, in the specific time I try to hit the ball I listen to his voice and he confuses me, is there a rule about this;; Thanks in advance

[@joshdrake3183]

nah just man up

[@ohtimmay]

Do you think this self refereeing thing will go away as padel expands?

[@ThePadelSchool]

I think it will at the international tournaments level (and after a long time maybe at national level too)…

[@Korkzorz]

what happened to the sound?

[@ThePadelSchool]

All seems fine from our end! Thanks for the feedback and hope your sound issues resolved

[@TUYachtDelivery]

Mate. Not a legal serve on the 2nd one. It's well above you're waist

[@mechanicalmind2256]

He said that you can hit the ball off glas and to the opposite side but NOT of the fence that's above the glass, but what about the fences on the sides? Is that allowed?

[@ThePadelSchool]

No, that is not allowed.

[@mechanicalmind2256]

@@ThePadelSchool Thanks for answer. So let me get this straight, if an opponent sends ball to my side that ball can bounce off the field and hit the fence (if it's not serve in question), but I can't send it back to him off the fence again?

[@The4No]

I'm just here trying to understand what's going on here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qISsp4ZjiNCaaJo There's an obvious double bounce but play continues. I don't understand

[@Naborbukv2]

Didn't know that you cannot return ball using your own side fence....

[@juliogarcia8D]

4:49 nice

[@ThePadelSchool]

Thanks Julio 👍

[@mikkelrasmussen7306]

"Play a let"?! What is that?

[@LillyNicholson-o3g]

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