The rule of service

The rule of service at padel is sometimes controversial on certain amateur and professional matches. here is a few lines what you must do for a service within the standards.

We have all heard on the pitch of the players saying "you are a little high". This rule is a bit difficult to judge or penalize without a referee.

Here is exactly the rule of service.

  • At the moment of the ball striking, at least one foot should be in contact with the ground, and should be behind the line (do not bite it).
  • The shot must be shot below the horizontal line of the belt.
  • The ball may be struck beyond the vertical line of service.

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  • Hello and thank you for this info.
    Another question: when the feet stay behind the line, can the ball bounce and be hit on the other side of the line?

    • Hello, it seems that both players returning from service should be behind the service line. True or false ?

        • However in the regulation it is marked: the two players at the return of service can be positioned anywhere in his camp. Also, when you answered TRUE, is it rather tactical or is it really the regulation?

          • You're absolutely right.
            In fact the players who do not serve and do not return are placed where they want on their part of the field.
            On the other hand, the server as the returner must remain behind their service line. The server can advance after hiring and the returner will be able to go on the fly after returning. :)

    • Hello, no rebound must take place behind the bottom line. On the other hand, after the rebound, the ball may pass the line as long as at the time of the striking both feet do not touch the squares.

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