How to play padel? 7 Essential Rules to Kickstart Your Padel Journey
Padel, the world's fastest-growing racket sport, has taken the sporting world by storm, and it's no wonder why. It's a quick game to pick up, a blast to play, and the perfect excuse to gather your friends for some active fun.
But before you step onto the court, make sure you're in the know! Here's a rundown of seven must-know rules that will have you swinging confidently:
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Doubles Action: Padel is all about pairs. Get ready to team up and dominate the court with your partner.
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Court Specs: Picture a 10 x 20-meter court surrounded by walls and fencing, all set on an artificial turf surface.
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Scoring Deets: Think tennis-style scoring. It's a best-of-three sets affair, with each set consisting of 6 games. Navigate your way through 15, 30, 40, deuce, and advantage scoring, or shake things up with a golden point at 40-all to keep the pace brisk. Win two out of three sets to seize the game.
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Service Start: The game kicks off with the serve. Drop the ball behind the service line, let it bounce, and then send it underhand diagonally across the net into your opponent's square. Remember, the serve must be below the waistline, and you have two attempts to get it right. Oh, and one net let is allowed.
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Service Boundaries: While your service ball can't flirt with the opponent's fence, it's okay for it to kiss the walls after it's bounced in their square.
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Bouncing Basics: Here's the deal: the ball can only bounce once before you make your move, and it should never directly hit opposing team's walls or fence. If it's going to meet the wall, it needs to bounce first.
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Wall Play: Use those walls to your advantage! You can bounce the ball off them to send it back over the net, just as long as it lands within the playing field on the other side.
There you have it, seven essential rules to jump-start your Padel journey. It's a fantastic game that's here to stay, so gather your crew and give it a spin!
