Padel is typically played in doubles, with the same scoring system as tennis (15, 30, 40, game). The ball must bounce once before hitting the back wall, and players can play shots off the walls after the bounce — like in squash. Serves are underarm and must land in the opposite service box.

The ball can bounce once on your side and still be returned off the glass or fence — just don’t let it bounce twice! Games are won by two clear points, and matches are usually best of three sets.