Padel Rules
Clear explanations of padel rules, scoring, serves, and match formats, written for players who want to understand how the game works.
Read the complete official padel rules from the International Padel Federation.
An overview of the basic padel rules and how points are played.
How games, sets, and tie breaks are counted in padel.
How tie breaks work and when they are used.
Rules that apply specifically to doubles play and service order.
Learn what the Star Point System is, and how this new scoring rule could change the game.
Clear rules on when the ball can hit the cage in padel — on serve, during rallies, and in defense.
Understanding the Rules That Actually Matter on Court
Rules matter in padel because small misunderstandings create big problems: wrong positioning on serve, confusion around let calls, or uncertainty about what you can hit and when. This section gives you the “on-court version” of the rules — what they mean in real points, where players commonly get confused, and how to avoid donating free points through mistakes.
