WHAT IS PADEL
Europe's Fastest Growing Sport
Padel is a fast-growing racquet sport that blends elements of tennis and squash. It’s played on an enclosed court roughly one-third the size of a tennis court, surrounded by glass and metal mesh walls that keep the ball in play and create exciting rebound shots.
Easy to learn and suitable for all ages and skill levels, padel is known for being social, fast-paced, and highly engaging.
How Padel Is Played
Teams: Padel is almost always played in doubles (2 vs. 2).
Equipment: Players use solid, stringless padel rackets and low-pressure padel balls.
The Court: The court is 20m x 10m, divided by a net, and enclosed by walls. The ball may bounce off these walls after hitting the ground.
Serving:
Serves are underhand and must bounce once behind the service line before being hit.
The ball is served diagonally, similar to tennis.
The serve must land in the opposite service box without hitting the side fence.
Rallies:
After the serve, the ball may hit the walls after bouncing on the ground.
Players can use the walls on their own side to return shots.
The ball may only bounce once before being returned.
Volleys, smashes, and wall rebounds are all allowed.
How Padel Is Scored
Padel uses the same scoring system as tennis:
Points: 15 → 30 → 40 → Game
Games per Set: The first team to win six games with at least a two-game lead wins the set (e.g., 6–4).
Tie-Break: If teams reach 6–6, they play a tie-break to 7 points (win by two).
Match Format: Most matches are played as best-of-three sets.
Why People Love Padel
Easy to pick up, even for beginners
Fewer technical barriers than tennis
Long, dynamic rallies thanks to the walls
Great social and fitness benefits
Perfect for families, friends, and competitive players alike
