The padel court measures 20 meters long by 10 meters wide. The court is divided in the middle by a net and surrounded by walls made of glass or other transparent materials. The walls are considered in play during the game, so players can use them to return the ball.

Padel is played in sets, and each set is played up to six games. A game is won by the team that scores at least four points and has a two-point lead over their opponents. If the score reaches 3-3, a tiebreaker is played to determine the winner of the game. The set is won by the team that wins at least three games, and if the score is tied at 2-2, a tiebreaker is played to determine the winner of the set. If necessary, a third set is played using the same format.

The serve must be hit underhand and diagonally across the court to the opponent’s service box. The serve must bounce once in the service box before being returned by the opponent. If the serve hits the net and lands in the correct service box, it is considered a let and the serve is retaken. Players must alternate serves every two points.

A fault occurs when a player violates a rule. Some common faults in padel include:
Failing to hit the ball before it bounces twice
Hitting the ball out of bounds
Touching the net or the opponent’s court with any part of the body or the racquet
Hitting the ball twice in a row
Serving from the wrong service box or failing to hit the ball into the correct service box

In padel, players are allowed to hit the ball before it bounces on the ground. This is known as a volley. However, volleys can only be played when the ball is below the height of the net.

Players are also allowed to hit the ball above their head, known as an overhead shot. However, players must be careful not to touch the net or cross over into the opponent’s court when playing this shot.

If the ball hits the net on the serve and lands in the service box, it is considered a let and the serve is replayed.

Padel is played in doubles, with two players on each team. The court is divided into two halves, and each team is responsible for their half of the court. Players can hit the ball off the walls surrounding the court, but the ball must still land in the opponent’s court to be considered in play.

Once the ball has bounced in the opponent’s court, the returner can hit the ball back to the server’s court. The ball must not hit the net or any part of the court before it lands in the opponent’s court.