Padel / Rule 13
Losing a point
FIP · 2026In short
Common faults involving the ball, net and racket.
Bounce and contact faults
The pair loses after a second bounce, a double fault, a double hit, or both partners striking the ball. A live ball hitting a player or their equipment other than the racket also loses the point. Net contact by a player, racket or clothing during play is prohibited.
Racket and return faults
A shot into the opposing wall or fence before bouncing is faulty, as is striking your own fence or ground after hitting. Dropping the racket or breaking its safety cord immediately loses the point. During authorised outside play, the doorway’s dividing post above 0.92 m is a neutral zone.
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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