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WHAT IS PADEL?
Padel is a racket sport that is always played in doubles on an enclosed court. It is much like a cross between tennis and squash where the ball can bounce off the glass wall or metallic mesh that surrounds the court. A padel game is usually played outdoors.
Padel was invented in Mexico in 1969 by Enrique Corcuera when he modified his squash court to welcome elements of platform tennis. Other countries where padel sport is a hit include Mexico, Argentina, the UK, and the USA.넶1 2024-01-03 -
PADEL COURT SIZE AND WALLS
A padel court is a rectangle that is 10 meters wide and 20 meters long. It is surrounded by walls made of concrete, glass, or wire mesh. The flooring can be made of cement, concrete, wood, or artificial turf. A net with a maximum height of 33cm in the middle and 92 cm at the edges divides the court into two. The service area is within 3 meters from the back wall.
Indoor courts with all four walls made of glass are becoming popular but generally use the same materials as outdoor courts.넶0 2024-01-03 -
PADEL RULES: HOW TO PLAY
Service
The right to serve first is decided by a draw
Serve is done by bouncing the ball off the ground and hitting it diagonally into the service box on the opponent’s side
The ball must be hit when it is at or below the waist level
Scoring
Scoring in padel sport follows that of tennis: 15, 30, 40, game
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HOW IS PROFESSIONAL PADEL ORGANIZED?
The International Padel Federation is the world governing body of the padel sport and organizes the Padel World Championship. The federation was founded in Madrid, Spain, in 1991 by the Argentine Padel Association, Spanish Padel Association, and Uruguayan Padel Association.
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