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24 articles in Basic Rules
If the ball hits a player's body in padel, that player's team loses the point — with limited exceptions. Full FIP rule breakdown with scenarios.
When the ball leaves the padel court through an open door or over the fence, the point may continue if a player can retrieve it.
No — if the ball bounces twice on your side of the court, you lose the point. Learn the one-bounce rule, wall rebounds, and the exceptions every padel.
A fault is an invalid serve — two faults lose the point. A let means the serve is replayed with no penalty. Covers every fault type and the let rule.
Hitting the ball twice in padel results in losing the point — unless the double contact is unintentional and happens in a single continuous swing.
Mixed doubles padel (1 male + 1 female per team) follows standard doubles rules with one critical difference: the Golden Point deuce rule creates gender-matched serve-receive. Learn why, how it affects strategy, and why there's no gender-based service rotation.
Out-of-court play allows players to chase and return balls exiting through side gates. Learn when it applies, why it requires special court setup, the 2026 safety corridor expansion, and tactical strategy.
Official junior padel rules: FIP age groups (sub-10 to sub-18), adapted court dimensions, low-compression ball stages, and 2026 scoring formats explained.
The padel let rule requires a serve replay when the ball clips the net and lands in the service box. Learn when lets are called, how they differ from faults, and what happens during rallies.
No — touching the net, the net posts, or any part of the opponent's court during a rally results in losing the point.
Learn the complete padel rules for 2026. Official FIP rulebook with Star Point scoring, serve rules, court dimensions, faults, and wall play.
Padel rules FAQ: answers to common questions about serving, scoring, wall play, faults, the Star Point rule, sets, and court dimensions.
Padel vs pickleball — how do they compare? We break down the courts, rules, equipment, fitness demands, and social aspects to help you pick the right sport.
Padel and squash both use enclosed courts with walls, but their scoring, ball, serve, and gameplay rules are very different. Full rule comparison.
Padel vs tennis — what's the difference? Compare courts, walls, scoring, serving, and equipment in this side-by-side guide for tennis players exploring padel.
Players change ends after the first game of each set and then every two games. During a tie-break, sides are changed after every 6 points.
How does padel scoring work? Points go 15, 30, 40, game — with sets, tie-breaks, and the 2026 Star Point rule at deuce. Simple guide with clear examples.
After a first serve fault in padel you get a second serve. A double fault gives the point to the receiving team. Full FIP rules explained.
Who serves first in padel? Learn the official service order rules — who receives, when service rotates, and how first serve is decided.
Service order in padel: decided by toss, partners must maintain the same order within a set. Learn who can serve first, when order can change, and how the rules work in practice.
The Star Point is padel's 2026 tiebreaker for a third consecutive deuce — one deciding point, with the receiving team choosing which side to receive.
When can the ball hit the wall in padel? Complete guide to wall rules: which surfaces count, when rebounds are valid, and how wall play shapes your strategy.
What is padel? A racket sport played on a walled court with glass. Learn the basic rules, how it differs from tennis and pickleball, and why it's booming globally.
Serving to the wrong service box in padel is a fault. Learn what happens with wrong-box serves, service order errors, and how the 2026 FIP rules handle.
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