Padel / Rule 05
Change of ends
FIP · 2026In short
When to change ends and how to correct mistakes.
The changeover schedule
Change ends after the first game and every subsequent odd-numbered game of the set. In a tie-break, change ends after every 6 points. A change of ends does not always include a rest break; the timing rule governs the available pause.
Correcting a missed change
Correct an end-change error as soon as it is discovered and resume the proper sequence. All points already played remain valid. If the error is discovered after a faulty first serve, only the second serve remains; correcting the position does not restore the first serve.
Independent explanations and translations, not official federation publications. Independent summaries of the FIP Rules of Padel 2026, applicable from 01.01.2026: all 17 rules plus equipment and conduct. References use physical PDF pages. Scoring format depends on the competition.
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