--- title: "Padel Rules — padel.how" url: "https://padel.how/rules/" description: "Clear padel rules for beginners: scoring, serve, glass, net, match length and official FIP references." locale: "en" --- ## Direct answer > Clear padel rules for beginners: scoring, serve, glass, net, match length and official FIP references. # Padel Rules Plain-English explanations of scoring, serving, walls, lets, disputes, and match formats. ## Padel rules guides [### Rules for Beginners The essential rules to start playing without getting lost in edge cases. Read](https://padel.how/rules/padel-rules-for-beginners/)[### How Scoring Works Points, games, sets, tie-breaks, and the scoring terms you need. Read](https://padel.how/rules/how-does-scoring-work-in-padel/)[### Match Duration How long padel matches usually last and what changes the pace of a match. Read](https://padel.how/rules/how-long-is-a-padel-match/)[### Official FIP Padel Rules The official rulebook explained in practical language for players. Read](https://padel.how/rules/official-fip-padel-rules/)[### Americano Padel How the social rotation format works, how points are counted, and what to expect. Read](https://padel.how/rules/americano-padel/)[### Net Touch Rules Net touches, reaching over, crossing calls, and common disputes explained. Read](https://padel.how/rules/net-touch-crossing-rules/)[### Let Rules When serves or points are replayed and how to handle borderline situations. Read](https://padel.how/rules/let-rules/)[### Ball In or Out Walls, glass, fence, lines, doors, and the calls players argue about most. Read](https://padel.how/rules/ball-in-out/)[### Singles Padel Rules How 1v1 padel works and why doubles remains the standard format. Read](https://padel.how/rules/singles-rules/)[### Court Dimensions Court size, service line, net height, and free-height measurements. Read](https://padel.how/rules/court-dimensions/)[### Doubles Rules Service order, rotation, court coverage, and doubles-specific basics. Read](https://padel.how/rules/padel-doubles-rules/)[### Tiebreak Rules Standard tie-breaks, match tie-breaks, and how serving rotates. Read](https://padel.how/rules/padel-tie-break-rules/)[### The Fence in Padel When the fence is in play and how fence rebounds affect calls. Read](https://padel.how/rules/fence-in-padel/)[### Star Point System How star-point formats work and how they change match pressure. Read](https://padel.how/rules/star-point-system/)[### Mexicano Padel Rules How Mexicano rotation works, how points are counted, and how it differs from Americano. Read](https://padel.how/rules/mexicano-padel/)[### Outside Play Rules When players may leave the court, what x3 and x4 shots change, and what clubs require. Read](https://padel.how/rules/outside-play/)[### Ball Hits a Player What happens when the ball touches a player, partner, opponent, or clothing. Read](https://padel.how/rules/ball-hits-player/)[Rules ### Equipment compliance FIP-based checks for racket size, holes, safety cord and balls. Read](https://padel.how/rules/padel-equipment-compliance/)