{"id":751,"date":"2021-01-25T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courtreservation.io\/?p=751"},"modified":"2022-10-13T22:28:34","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T20:28:34","slug":"padel-rules-how-to-play-padel-tennis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/courtreservation.io\/blog\/2021\/01\/25\/padel-rules-how-to-play-padel-tennis\/","title":{"rendered":"Padel Rules: How To Play Padel Tennis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Hero” _builder_version=”4.6.1″ use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#3db9db” background_color_gradient_end=”#003687″ background_image=”https:\/\/courtreservation.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/geometric-bg-overlay-01.jpg” background_blend=”overlay” custom_padding=”5%||29px|||” animation_style=”zoom” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_zoom=”8%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”-200px” box_shadow_blur=”0px” box_shadow_color=”#F8FBFE” box_shadow_position=”inner”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.1″ text_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” text_text_color=”#ffffff” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”Nunito Sans|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#ffffff” header_font_size=”45px” header_line_height=”1.3em” header_2_font=”||||||||” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”700px” module_alignment=”center”]

Padel Rules: How To Play Padel Tennis<\/o:p><\/span><\/h1>\n

It\u2019s a sport that\u2019s gathering a lot of interest these days and for good reason. Padel tennis is tennis with a kick, incorporating the walls and a new set of rules that are sure to keep your doubles-games exciting, competitive, and energetic. So, how is played and what do you need to get started?\u00a0<\/span>Today we are going to discuss how to play Padel tennis and let you know exactly what you need to start playing this exciting game for yourself. It is highly addictive, however, so consider yourself thoroughly warned!<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/courtreservation.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Padel-Rules-How-To-Play-Padel-Tennis_featured.jpg” alt=”tennis club homepage” title_text=”Padel-Rules-How-To-Play-Padel-Tennis_featured” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”65%” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#f8fbfe” custom_padding=”30px||100px|||”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Right Sided Image” _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”30px|0px|30px|0px||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.1″ text_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” text_text_color=”#959baf” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_font_size=”32px” header_line_height=”1.4em” header_2_font=”Nunito Sans|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#535b7c” header_2_font_size=”35px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” module_alignment=”center”]

What is Padel tennis?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The first Padel tennis court was built by a man named Enrique Corcuera in 1969, at his vacation home in Acapulco. While he is given credit for inventing the game, some claim it goes back as far as the 1920\u2019s, but whatever the case the game caught on. With the first official Padel courts soon built afterward in Spain, it got European attention and visiting Argentinian Polo players even took it back with them to South America.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fast forward to modern-day and it\u2019s all over the world, with a recent popularity boom which is growing in Sweden. It\u2019s fun, fast-paced, and great for a little variety in your sports routine. There are, however, a few things that you will need if you want to get in on the action.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Right Sided Image” _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”30px|0px|30px|0px||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.1″ text_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” text_text_color=”#959baf” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_font_size=”32px” header_line_height=”1.4em” header_2_font=”Nunito Sans|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#535b7c” header_2_font_size=”35px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” module_alignment=”center”]

What does a Padel court look like?<\/o:p><\/span><\/h2>\n

A Padel court is a 4-walled area of play that has dimensions of 20 x 10 meters. It\u2019s got a net in the center like you would with tennis, however, part of the fun is the fact that you can use the walls! The playing surface is supposed to be terracotta in shades of blue or green (per the official rules), but the court surface could be cement or even synthetic grass. <\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Right Sided Image” _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”30px|0px|30px|0px||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.1″ text_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” text_text_color=”#959baf” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_font_size=”32px” header_line_height=”1.4em” header_2_font=”Nunito Sans|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#535b7c” header_2_font_size=”35px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” module_alignment=”center”]

What equipment do you need?<\/o:p><\/span><\/h2>\n

Padel racquets are definitely not tennis racquets, with a length of 45cm and a \u2018face\u2019 with a surface area of 26 x 29 cm. Padel balls and tennis balls are virtually the same, with only the internal psi pressure being different. Your average tennis ball has a psi of 14 and a Padel ball has a psi of 11. <\/span><\/p>\n

As Padel tennis is usually played with doubles, you\u2019ll need a racket for yourself and your partner will need to get one. The same goes for your opponents and once you\u2019ve got these, the balls, and have reserved a place to play you are ready to try Padel tennis.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Right Sided Image” _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”30px|0px|30px|0px||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.1″ text_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” text_text_color=”#959baf” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_font_size=”32px” header_line_height=”1.4em” header_2_font=”Nunito Sans|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#535b7c” header_2_font_size=”35px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” module_alignment=”center”]

Beginning the match<\/o:p><\/span><\/h2>\n

The start of the match involves a coin-flip in order to decide which side will be serving first. The winner also gets to choose which side that their pair will be playing on. The serve is an underarm serve, below hip-height, and the ball is bounced into play, rather than launched as you would in tennis. Now you just need to know how to score and how to win, so let\u2019s proceed and get you ready to play.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/courtreservation.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Padel-Rules-How-To-Play-Padel-Tennis_01.jpg” alt=”Court Reservation – Online Reservation” title_text=”Padel-Rules-How-To-Play-Padel-Tennis_01″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”80%” module_alignment=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”Right Sided Image” _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”30px|0px|30px|0px||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.1″ text_font=”Nunito Sans||||||||” text_text_color=”#959baf” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#535b7c” header_font_size=”32px” header_line_height=”1.4em” header_2_font=”Nunito Sans|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#535b7c” header_2_font_size=”35px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” module_alignment=”center”]

What are the rules for playing Padel tennis?<\/o:p><\/span><\/h2>\n

Padel Tennis has your basic tennis rules but there are a number of variations that you will need to learn since you are incorporating the walls. Here are the ways in which you and your partner may score points:<\/span><\/p>\n