Official padel is 2 vs 2
Official matches are played by two pairs. SocialSet also supports 1 vs 1 practice.
A guide to get startedUnderstand the format.
Understand the format.
Step onto the court.
Learn the basic rules and choose the right format for your group before creating the event.
First, the essentials
The fundamentals of padel stay the same.
This page simplifies the rules for new players. Consult the complete rules for official competition.
Underhand serve
Bounce the ball and strike it at waist height or lower, diagonally into the service box.
The glass remains in play
After the bounce on your side, the ball may touch the wall and still be returned.
Only one bounce
Return the ball before its second bounce.
Official FIP rules
FIP This page simplifies the rules for new players. Consult the complete rules for official competition.
Choose how to compete
Five formats, clearly explained.
Choose a format to see players, courts, duration, scoring and key rules.
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1 vs 1 practiceTwo players, one court and a clear score.
A simple format for practice sessions, individual challenges or small groups that want to rotate opponents.
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Individual AmericanoYour partner changes. Your points stay with you.
Every participant plays several rounds with different partners and opponents. The standings are individual.
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Mexicano by rankingThe ranking reshapes the tournament after every round.
After the opening round, SocialSet groups players with similar results to create increasingly competitive matchups.
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Fixed pairsYour team stays together from start to finish.
Pairs do not change. They face other teams and the standings belong to the pair.
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Single eliminationEvery match opens or closes the road to the title.
Winning pairs advance through a bracket until one champion remains.
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Create the event and SocialSet will prepare rotations, courts and standings.
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