padel glossary

What is a Set in Padel?

A set in padel is the first team to 6 games (win by 2). Tiebreak at 6-6. Best of 3 sets per match.

Example in a match

You win 6-4, your opponents win 6-3, you win 7-5. You took the match 2 sets to 1.

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 "Set".

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 set in padel?

A set in padel is the first team to 6 games (win by 2). Tiebreak at 6-6. Best of 3 sets per match.

Does Volley handle set automatically?

Yes. Volley's padel scoring engine handles every standard rule including set. 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.