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2026

From the clubhouse

Padel blog

Practical advice to help you book the right court, improve your game, and enjoy padel more often.

8 articles tagged rules · Show all

Padel Score Cheat Sheet: What Your Court Side Means
22 July 2026Jamie Holt
Quick padel scoring tip for the server: left side means 15–0 or 0–15, right side means 0–0 or 15–15. A shareable cheat sheet for keeping score.
Padel Serve Rules: Underarm Serve Explained (UK)
6 June 2026

Jamie Holt

Padel serve rules for UK players: underarm technique, diagonal service box, bounce-before-strike, faults, let serves, and doubles serving order.

Padel Scoring Explained: How Points, Games and Sets Work

2 June 2026Jamie Holt

Padel scoring rules explained: how points, games, sets, and tie-breaks work in the UK, plus the doubles serving order beginners get wrong.

How Long Does a Padel Match Last?

2 April 2026Jamie Holt

How long is a padel match? Typical durations for social sets, best-of-three matches, tie-breaks, and how UK court hire slots affect your game.

Can You Touch the Net in Padel?

29 March 2026Jamie Holt

No. Touching the net, net post, or net cord with your body, racket, or clothing during a live point loses the point. Net cord rules, follow-through faults, and net cords explained.

Can You Smash in Padel? Overhead Shot Rules

26 March 2026Jamie Holt

Yes, smashes and overheads are legal in padel. When to use them, bandeja vs smash, out-of-court rules after an exit, and why beginners should not force every lob.

Can You Hit the Cage in Padel?

10 March 2026Jamie Holt

Yes, after the ball bounces. Cage vs glass rules explained with a quick reference table for serves and rallies.

Can the Ball Bounce Twice in Padel?

7 March 2026Jamie Holt

No. If the ball bounces twice on your side before you hit it, the point is over. When the double-bounce rule applies, common mistakes, and what counts as one bounce.

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Padel expert & guide writer · Manchester

Jamie picked up padel when the first courts opened around Manchester and never looked back. A former club tennis player, he now plays three or four times a week and writes practical, UK-focused guides for Padel Court Finder — covering rules, gear, booking tips, and the local scene.

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