Official FIP Regulations

Gameplay Rules

Browse all 6 articles in Gameplay Rules

All Basic Rules Court Dimensions Player Guidelines Tournament Rules Padel Equipment Gameplay Rules Scoring & Match Structure Court & Equipment Conduct & Discipline

6 articles in Gameplay Rules

Gameplay Rules

Ball in Play

FIP Rule 12 defines when the ball is in play, when it is out of play, and how wall rebounds and out-of-court situations affect the rally.

Gameplay Rules

Interference

FIP Rule 11 covers interference — situations where an external disturbance or a player's own actions interrupt a point. Depending on the cause, the referee calls a let or awards the point.

Gameplay Rules

Ways to Lose a Point

FIP Rule 13 lists all the situations in which a team loses a point — from double bounces and net faults to body contact with the ball and deliberate interference.

Gameplay Rules

Ways to Win a Point

FIP Rule 15 covers the ways a team wins a point in padel — from forcing a double bounce to winners, net faults by opponents, and code violation penalties awarded by the referee.

Gameplay Rules

Position of Players

FIP Rule 3 specifies where players must stand during the serve and during general play. Players must remain within the court and may not change position to deceive opponents during the serve.

Gameplay Rules

Return of Serve

The receiver must return the ball after it bounces once in the service box. The ball must cross the net and land anywhere in the opponents' half. The receiver's partner may not intercept the serve.