padel glossary
What is a Serve in Padel?
A padel serve must be hit underhand from below the waist, after one bounce, into the diagonally opposite service box. Two attempts per point (first serve and second serve), same as tennis.
Example in a match
You bounce the ball, let it drop, and strike it underhand into the receiver's deuce-side service box.
Padel scoring with Volley
Volley scores padel with all the standard rules built in. Pick the sport at match setup, name your sides, and tap to score. Volley applies the rules from there — including the ones that involve "Serve".
Free on iOS and Android. Multi-sport scoring across 9 sports with proper sport-specific scoring engines, ELO rating tracking, and tournament running.
Frequently asked questions
What is a serve in padel?
A padel serve must be hit underhand from below the waist, after one bounce, into the diagonally opposite service box. Two attempts per point (first serve and second serve), same as tennis.
Does Volley handle serve automatically?
Yes. Volley's padel scoring engine handles every standard rule including serve. You don't have to track it manually — pick the sport at match setup and Volley applies the rules.
Where can I learn more padel terms?
The full Padel glossary is at /padel-terms-glossary, with 20 of the most common terms explained.