Fundamentals
The rules, scoring and first-session basics — everything you need before you step on court.
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3 guides
Beginner
What is padel?
The complete beginner's overview — the rules, the scoring, how padel differs from tennis, and the gear you need to start.
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Beginner
How padel scoring works: a beginner's guide
Padel scoring from zero: 15-30-40, deuce and advantage, the golden point and the Star Point, games, sets and tie-breaks — with a clear worked example.
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Beginner
The rules of padel, explained simply
The underarm serve, playing off the walls, reading the close calls, and the mistakes new players make most — everything you need in the ten minutes before your first game.
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