padel glossary
What is a Wall play in Padel?
Wall play is hitting the ball after it has rebounded off one of the side or back walls. Unique to padel (and squash, racquetball). A defining feature of the game and the main source of long rallies.
Example in a match
Your opponent hits a deep shot. The ball bounces, hits the back wall, and you play it on the rebound.
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 "Wall play".
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 wall play in padel?
Wall play is hitting the ball after it has rebounded off one of the side or back walls. Unique to padel (and squash, racquetball). A defining feature of the game and the main source of long rallies.
Does Volley handle wall play automatically?
Yes. Volley's padel scoring engine handles every standard rule including wall play. 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.