{"id":257,"date":"2026-04-15T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/?p=257"},"modified":"2026-04-15T07:38:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T07:38:33","slug":"como-jugar-padel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/como-jugar-padel\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Play Padel: A Complete Beginner&#8217;s Guide (Rules, Scoring &#038; Tips)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States right now \u2014 and if you&#8217;ve never played before, you&#8217;re in the right place. Originally invented in Mexico in 1969, padel has exploded globally and is now reaching every corner of the US, from <a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/donde-jugar-al-padel-en-california-us\/\">California<\/a> a <a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/where-to-play-padel-in-florida-us\/\">Florida<\/a> a <a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/el-padel-llega-a-nueva-york\/\">Nueva York<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This guide covers everything a complete beginner needs to know: the rules, the court, the equipment, and how scoring works. By the end, you&#8217;ll be ready to step on the court with confidence.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-padel\">\u00bfQu\u00e9 es el p\u00e1del?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">El p\u00e1del es un deporte de raqueta que en general sigue las reglas del tenis, pero tiene cuatro paredes como el squash, lo que lo hace diferente. Se juega dentro de una pista cerrada, por lo que hay menos l\u00edmites para golpear la pelota.<\/p>\n<p>Si ya juega al tenis y le gusta, es muy probable que el p\u00e1del tambi\u00e9n le atraiga. Los fundamentos del juego se basan en <a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/la-guia-definitiva-de-las-posiciones-en-el-padel\/\">buen posicionamiento<\/a> y estrategia, utilizando <a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/los-diferentes-disparos-de-padel-explicados\/\">velocidad y precisi\u00f3n para colocar el bal\u00f3n<\/a> donde pondr\u00e1 a tu oponente bajo presi\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull tw-mb-7 tw-mt-7 has-subtle-background-background-color has-background\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"write-the-page-title-11\">Datos breves sobre el p\u00e1del<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"is-style-tw-arrow wp-block-list\">\n<li>El p\u00e1del se juega en dobles. Una pista normal de p\u00e1del est\u00e1 dise\u00f1ada para cuatro jugadores y es aproximadamente 25-30% m\u00e1s peque\u00f1a que una pista de tenis. Tambi\u00e9n hay pistas individuales, pero es menos habitual.<\/li>\n<li>Las reglas del p\u00e1del son similares a las del tenis, pero el saque se realiza por debajo del brazo. Los puntos se calculan igual que en el tenis, con puntos, juegos y sets. <a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/que-es-un-tiebreak-en-padel\/\">Tiebreak<\/a> se utiliza para separar a los equipos en 6-6.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/guia-de-las-mejores-pelotas-para-todos-los-niveles\/\">Pelotas de p\u00e1del<\/a> son m\u00e1s peque\u00f1as y tienen menos presi\u00f3n de aire que las pelotas de tenis.<\/li>\n<li>Raqueta de padel: S\u00f3lida sin cuerdas. La raqueta tiene que estar perforada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-padel-easy-to-learn\">Is Padel Easy to Learn?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes \u2014 padel is widely considered one of the most beginner-friendly racket sports out there, and most players are having fun rallies within their very first session. Here&#8217;s why:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The court is enclosed.<\/strong> Glass and mesh walls mean the ball stays in play longer, which naturally creates longer rallies for beginners. You don&#8217;t need powerful groundstrokes to have a good game.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No overhead serve.<\/strong> Padel uses an underarm serve only, so you skip one of the most technically difficult parts of tennis right from the start.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You play in doubles.<\/strong> Four players on the court at all times means you cover less ground and have a partner to rely on \u2014 far less exhausting than singles tennis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smaller court, more action.<\/strong> At roughly a third the size of a tennis court, you&#8217;re always close to the action. Beginners make contact with the ball far more frequently than in tennis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The main learning curve is getting comfortable playing the ball off the back glass \u2014 something that feels strange at first but becomes second nature quickly. If you&#8217;ve played any racket sport before (tennis, squash, pickleball), you&#8217;ll feel at home within minutes.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"padel-explained-in-2-minutes\">El p\u00e1del explicado en 2 minutos<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u00bfQu\u00e9 es el PADEL (o p\u00e1del)?\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7m2yd286jKw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\"Qu\u00e9 es el p\u00e1del\", por <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCmswycX_XINvjrPX0i_17rg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">La Escuela de P\u00e1del en YouTube<\/a><\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-padel-court\">La pista de p\u00e1del<\/h2>\n<p>La pista es cerrada y est\u00e1 rodeada de paredes de cristal y pur\u00e9 met\u00e1lico. Las zonas grises oscuras de la siguiente imagen indican qu\u00e9 partes de la pista son de cristal. <\/p>\n<p>La pelota puede rebotar en cualquier pared, pero s\u00f3lo puede golpear el c\u00e9sped una vez antes de ser devuelta. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/padel-court-image-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/padel-court-image-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/padel-court-image-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/padel-court-image-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/padel-court-image-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/padel-court-image-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/padel-court-image.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Ejemplo de pista de p\u00e1del, modelo Galis de PadelGalis<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dimensions-of-the-court\">Dimensiones de la pista<\/h3>\n<p>La pista de p\u00e1del tiene 20 metros de largo y 10 de ancho, con paredes traseras de cristal hasta una altura de 3 metros, mientras que las paredes laterales de cristal terminan a los 4 metros. <\/p>\n<p>Las paredes pueden ser de cristal o de otra sustancia dura como el hormig\u00f3n. Para terminar el resto de la pista se utiliza una malla met\u00e1lica a una altura de 4 m.<\/p>\n<p>Hay una red en el centro de la pista que la separa en dos mitades. La altura m\u00e1xima es de 88 cm en el centro, con 92 cm a cada lado. Una l\u00ednea recorre el centro de estas canchas. La zona de servicio est\u00e1 definida por otra l\u00ednea de tres metros desde la pared del fondo.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tw-mt-7 has-subtle-background-background-color has-background tw-top-shape-halftone tw-bottom-shape-halftone\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Lectura recomendada:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/como-construir-una-pista-de-padel\/\">C\u00f3mo construir una pista de p\u00e1del<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"padel-equipment\">Equipamiento de p\u00e1del<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-padel-racket\">La raqueta de p\u00e1del<\/h3>\n<p>Por lo general, las raquetas de p\u00e1del se fabrican con fibra de carbono o fibra de vidrio. Los jugadores m\u00e1s avanzados normalmente prefieren raquetas con fibra de carbono, mientras que los jugadores principiantes ser\u00edan m\u00e1s adecuados para empezar con raquetas hechas de fibra de vidrio.<\/p>\n<p>Las raquetas de p\u00e1del est\u00e1n disponibles en <a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/el-punto-dulce-de-las-raquetas-de-padel\/\">diferentes formas<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Redondo<\/li>\n<li>En forma de gota<\/li>\n<li>En forma de diamante<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Una raqueta de p\u00e1del redonda es una opci\u00f3n popular para la mayor\u00eda de los jugadores, desde principiantes hasta jugadores expertos de nivel de competici\u00f3n, y a menudo se la conoce como la raqueta de control. Es f\u00e1cil de usar y proporciona un buen control, precisi\u00f3n y velocidad. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/el-punto-dulce-de-las-raquetas-de-padel\/\">El punto dulce est\u00e1 m\u00e1s en el centro<\/a>La raqueta es f\u00e1cil de manejar y proporciona una sensaci\u00f3n agradable.<\/p>\n<p>Una raqueta de p\u00e1del con forma de diamante est\u00e1 dise\u00f1ada para proporcionar potencia y velocidad, y suele ser utilizada por jugadores avanzados y ofensivos. <\/p>\n<p>El punto dulce de una raqueta con forma de diamante se encuentra cerca del borde exterior. Debido a que la raqueta es ligeramente m\u00e1s dif\u00edcil de usar, es ideal para jugadores m\u00e1s avanzados.<\/p>\n<p>Una raqueta de p\u00e1del con forma de gota (tambi\u00e9n llamada raqueta h\u00edbrida) combina las caracter\u00edsticas de las raquetas redondas y con forma de diamante, y es adecuada para los jugadores m\u00e1s polifac\u00e9ticos.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tw-mb-7 tw-mt-7 has-subtle-background-background-color has-background tw-top-shape-halftone tw-bottom-shape-halftone\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Just getting started?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Check out our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/mejores-marcas-de-raquetas-de-padel-para-jugadores-aficionados\/\">best padel rackets for beginners<\/a> \u2014 we cover the top options available on Amazon US at every budget.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/adidas-padel-racket-v70-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/adidas-padel-racket-v70-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/adidas-padel-racket-v70-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/adidas-padel-racket-v70-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/adidas-padel-racket-v70-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/adidas-padel-racket-v70-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/adidas-padel-racket-v70.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"padel-balls\">Pelotas de p\u00e1del<\/h3>\n<p>Una de las ideas err\u00f3neas m\u00e1s comunes es que un <a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/guia-de-las-mejores-pelotas-para-todos-los-niveles\/\">pelota de p\u00e1del<\/a> es lo mismo que una pelota de tenis. \u00a1No lo es! <\/p>\n<p>A padel ball is slightly smaller and has less pressure which alters how high the ball will bounce.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-much-does-padel-cost\">How Much Does Padel Cost in the US?<\/h2>\n<p>Padel is accessible at every budget. Here&#8217;s what to expect when you&#8217;re just getting started:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Court rental:<\/strong> Typically $15&#8211;30 per person per hour, depending on the facility and city. Many clubs offer group lessons for less.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Racket:<\/strong> A solid beginner padel racket costs $50&#8211;120 on Amazon US. You don&#8217;t need to spend more to start. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/mejores-marcas-de-raquetas-de-padel-para-jugadores-aficionados\/\">best beginner racket guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Balls:<\/strong> A tube of <a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/guia-de-las-mejores-pelotas-para-todos-los-niveles\/\">pelotas de p\u00e1del<\/a> costs $8&#8211;15. They&#8217;re usually shared, so you may not even need to bring your own.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shoes:<\/strong> Any non-marking court shoe works to start. Dedicated <a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/como-elegir-los-mejores-zapatos-padel\/\">zapatos de p\u00e1del<\/a> ($60&#8211;150) have extra lateral support but aren&#8217;t essential for beginners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many US clubs offer a free trial session or equipment rental &#8212; check our <a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/padel-en-estados-unidos\/\">US padel guide<\/a> to find courts near you.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-subtle-background-background-color has-background\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"write-the-page-title-11\">Reglas r\u00e1pidas para empezar<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"is-style-tw-arrow wp-block-list\">\n<li>Las l\u00edneas de la pista s\u00f3lo se utilizan en el saque (l\u00ednea de servicio).<\/li>\n<li>Puede que el saque no rebote en la valla, pero s\u00ed en las paredes de cristal.<\/li>\n<li>Si eres el servidor, tienes dos servicios para completar el saque. El primer saque y el segundo. Fallar ambos supone regalar un punto al adversario y se denomina \"doble falta\" (dos faltas de saque consecutivas), como en el tenis.<\/li>\n<li>El recuento de puntos (15, 30, 40, juego) funciona igual que en el tenis.<\/li>\n<li>Se permite jugar voleas pero no directamente en la devoluci\u00f3n del saque.<\/li>\n<li>El saque se golpea diagonalmente hacia abajo y debe botar en el \u00e1rea de saque del adversario.<\/li>\n<li>Puedes golpear el bal\u00f3n en la pared de cristal de tu propia mitad del campo antes de que llegue a la mitad del campo del adversario.<\/li>\n<li>No debe golpear la pelota en la valla de su propio lado.<\/li>\n<li>Puedes dejar que la pelota rebote en la valla y la pared de cristal antes de golpearla.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-scoring-system-point-system\">El sistema de puntuaci\u00f3n \/ sistema de puntos<\/h2>\n<p>El sistema de puntuaci\u00f3n del p\u00e1del es exactamente el mismo que el del tenis. Normalmente se juega un partido al mejor de tres (la regla oficial es al mejor de tres sets) o de cinco sets, y se cuentan los puntos (dentro de un juego), los juegos (dentro de un set) y los sets. <\/p>\n<p>Si el marcador es 40-40 (tambi\u00e9n llamado deuce) en una partida, necesitar\u00e1s ganar dos puntos m\u00e1s para ganar la partida. El primer punto ganado se denomina ventaja, y el segundo punto gana la partida. <\/p>\n<p>Si primero ganas la ventaja, es decir, 40 (ventaja)-40, y luego pierdes el siguiente punto, el marcador vuelve a ser 40-40. <\/p>\n<p>Tambi\u00e9n existe una norma alternativa denominada \"<a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/punto-de-oro-en-padel\/\">El Punto de Oro<\/a>\"(o El Punto de Oro en espa\u00f1ol) donde no se juega con ventaja. Se introdujo por primera vez en 2020 en el World Padel Tour para a\u00f1adir m\u00e1s emoci\u00f3n y crear partidos m\u00e1s cortos.<\/p>\n<p>El primer equipo que consiga seis juegos gana el set. Si el marcador en un set es 6-6, se juega un <a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/que-es-un-tiebreak-en-padel\/\">juego de tie break<\/a> para decidir qui\u00e9n es el ganador del set.<\/p>\n<p>Durante el \"tie-break\", se cantan los puntos \"cero\", \"1\", \"2\", \"3\", etc. El \"tie-break\" lo ganar\u00e1n los primeros jugadores que ganen 7 puntos, siempre que sea con una ventaja de 2 puntos. Si es necesario, el \"tie-break\" contin\u00faa hasta que se obtenga este margen.<\/p>\n<p>El \"tie break\" lo iniciar\u00e1 el jugador al que le toque servir, seg\u00fan el orden seguido en el set. Este jugador s\u00f3lo podr\u00e1 efectuar un saque desde el lado derecho de la pista.<\/p>\n<p>Los dos puntos siguientes ser\u00e1n servidos por los jugadores del equipo contrario respetando el orden de saque anterior y sirviendo desde la izquierda. A continuaci\u00f3n, los jugadores servir\u00e1n dos puntos consecutivos hasta el final de \"el tiebreak\" respetando siempre el orden de saque anteriormente mencionado.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"winning-the-game\">Ganar la partida<\/h3>\n<p>Usted y su pareja ganan la partida cuando han ganado dos sets (en una partida al mejor de tres sets) o tres sets (en una partida al mejor de cinco sets).<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-win-the-point-in-padel\">C\u00f3mo ganar el punto en Padel<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ganas un punto cada vez que tu adversario golpea la pelota directamente en su propia red.<\/li>\n<li>Ganas un punto cada vez que el bal\u00f3n rebota dos veces en el suelo en la mitad del campo del adversario.<\/li>\n<li>Ganas un punto si el adversario golpea la pelota en su propia valla.<\/li>\n<li>Ganas un punto si el adversario golpea la pelota fuera de la pista, por ejemplo, si sale fuera de la propia pista o se estrella directamente contra una de las paredes.<\/li>\n<li>Ganas un punto si uno de tus adversarios es alcanzado por el bal\u00f3n, por ejemplo, si golpeas con el bal\u00f3n en la espalda a un jugador. \u00a1Ese es tu punto!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tw-mb-7 tw-mt-7 has-subtle-background-background-color has-background tw-top-shape-halftone tw-bottom-shape-halftone\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Lectura recomendada:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/como-ganar-puntos-en-padel-como-principiante\/\">C\u00f3mo ganar m\u00e1s puntos siendo principiante<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-lose-the-point-in-padel\">C\u00f3mo perder el punto en Padel<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pierdes un punto si la pelota golpea primero la pared antes de tocar el suelo. Sin embargo, puedes lanzar la pelota contra tu propia pared despu\u00e9s de que haya rebotado.<\/li>\n<li>Pierdes un punto cada vez que el bal\u00f3n bota m\u00e1s de una vez en tu propia mitad del campo. Esto tambi\u00e9n se aplica al saque.<\/li>\n<li>Si el bal\u00f3n entra directamente en la red de tu propio lado, tambi\u00e9n pierdes un punto.<\/li>\n<li>Si la pelota golpea tu raqueta dos veces en un golpe, pierdes un punto.<\/li>\n<li>Tambi\u00e9n pierdes un punto si el bal\u00f3n te golpea a ti o a tu compa\u00f1ero.<\/li>\n<li>Se pierde un punto si se cometen dos fallos consecutivos en el saque (una doble falta).<\/li>\n<li>Si t\u00fa o tu adversario toc\u00e1is la red de cualquier forma, ya sea con el cuerpo o con la raqueta, perd\u00e9is un punto.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tw-mb-7 tw-mt-7 has-subtle-background-background-color has-background tw-top-shape-halftone tw-bottom-shape-halftone\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Lectura recomendada:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/punto-de-padel-valido-o-no\/\">\u00bfPunto v\u00e1lido o no? Explicaci\u00f3n de los puntos dudosos en el p\u00e1del<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-serve\">C\u00f3mo servir<\/h2>\n<p>Cuando est\u00e1s en el equipo que saca, el juego se inicia sirviendo la pelota desde el lado derecho de la pista. <\/p>\n<p>El saque debe botar una vez en tu lado del campo antes de golpearlo hacia el campo contrario. <\/p>\n<p>Sacar\u00e1 en diagonal hacia el otro lado y deber\u00e1 golpear a la izquierda de la l\u00ednea de saque central (saque desde la derecha). <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tw-mb-7 tw-mt-7 has-subtle-background-background-color has-background tw-top-shape-halftone tw-bottom-shape-halftone\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Lectura recomendada:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/reglas-de-servicio-padel\/\">Gu\u00eda completa de las reglas del saque en p\u00e1del<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p>En este ejemplo, se golpea el llamado cuadro de servicio hacia la izquierda. Golpear la l\u00ednea central o la l\u00ednea de fondo del cuadro de servicio se cuenta como un buen saque.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u00bfSERVIR en el p\u00e1del? La t\u00e9cnica del primer golpe de p\u00e1del - Por HELLO PADEL ACADEMY\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NKcxtVSKiTs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\"\u00bfSERVIR en el p\u00e1del? La t\u00e9cnica del primer golpe de p\u00e1del\" por <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCe1q5Jf6zbrE-aTYU53b-XQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">HOLA ACADEMIA DE PADEL<\/a> en YouTube.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ganas un punto si el adversario no consigue devolver la pelota por encima de la red.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips-for-beginners\">5 Tips for Your First Padel Game<\/h2>\n<p>Technical skill matters less than you think at the beginner level. Here&#8217;s what actually helps in your first few sessions:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start at the net, not the baseline.<\/strong> Padel is won and lost at the net. Advance forward after the serve rather than camping at the back &#8212; you&#8217;ll win far more points.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t smash everything.<\/strong> The instinct is to hit hard. In padel, placement beats power. A controlled ball into a corner beats a flat smash that flies out every time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use the back glass.<\/strong> When you&#8217;re pushed back, let the ball come off the back wall and play it from there. It&#8217;s part of the game &#8212; not a mistake.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Communicate with your partner.<\/strong> Call &#8220;mine!&#8221; or &#8220;yours!&#8221; early. <a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/la-guia-definitiva-de-las-posiciones-en-el-padel\/\">Good positioning<\/a> as a pair is the foundation of every winning rally.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch the ball, not your opponent.<\/strong> Beginners regularly lose track of the ball after it bounces off the glass. Eyes on the ball, feet follow.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Want to go deeper? Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/los-diferentes-disparos-de-padel-explicados\/\">padel shots explained<\/a> breaks down every stroke from the lob to the bandeja. Or read our tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/como-ganar-puntos-en-padel-como-principiante\/\">how to win more points as a beginner<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-subtle-background-background-color has-background\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Ready to Play Padel?<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you know the basics, you&#8217;re ready to step on the court. Padel rewards smart positioning and teamwork more than raw power &#8212; so don&#8217;t worry if you&#8217;re not naturally athletic. Most beginners are having long rallies within their first session.<\/p>\n<p>A few things to do next:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Find a court near you<\/strong> &#8212; browse our <a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/padel-en-estados-unidos\/\">US padel guide<\/a> for courts by state<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get the right racket<\/strong> &#8212; see our picks for the <a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/mejores-marcas-de-raquetas-de-padel-para-jugadores-aficionados\/\">best beginner padel rackets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Learn the serve<\/strong> &#8212; our <a href=\"https:\/\/simplepadel.com\/es\/reglas-de-servicio-padel\/\">complete serve rules guide<\/a> breaks down every detail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a1Buena suerte en la cancha!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq-padel\">Preguntas frecuentes sobre las reglas del p\u00e1del<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1644786971223\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">\u00bfC\u00f3mo se punt\u00faa en p\u00e1del?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Si uno de tus adversarios no devuelve la pelota por encima de la red y tu pelota es buena, ganas el punto. Si tu oponente falla (por ejemplo, pierde la pelota, golpea la pelota contra la red o la pared de fondo), ganas el punto. Si tu oponente falla dos servicios seguidos, ganas el punto.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1644786972833\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">\u00bfPuedes golpear la valla en p\u00e1del?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">En el p\u00e1del no puedes golpear la valla de tu propio lado. Pero puedes golpear la valla si, por ejemplo, golpeas la pelota en el lado contrario de la pista y en la valla.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1644786990307\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">\u00bfPuedes golpear la pared del fondo en p\u00e1del?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">S\u00ed, en el p\u00e1del puedes golpear tu propia pared de fondo. Sin embargo, no puedes golpear la pelota contra la pared de fondo de tu oponente sin que la pelota bote primero en su lado de la pista.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1644787011044\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">\u00bfC\u00f3mo se punt\u00faa en p\u00e1del?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Punt\u00faas si tu adversario falla (por ejemplo, si pierde el bal\u00f3n, si golpea en la red), o si ganas el bal\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1644787011744\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">\u00bfEs el p\u00e1del m\u00e1s f\u00e1cil que el tenis?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No necesariamente, pero es un juego m\u00e1s lento que el tenis. Es bastante f\u00e1cil de aprender, pero se tarda toda una vida en dominarlo.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1644787040995\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">\u00bfEl sistema de puntos en el p\u00e1del es el mismo que en el tenis?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">S\u00ed, los puntos se toman exactamente igual en el p\u00e1del que en el tenis.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1644787077114\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">\u00bfCu\u00e1l es el m\u00e1ximo nivel de juego en el p\u00e1del?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The best padel players in the world compete on the <strong>Premier Padel<\/strong> tour \u2014 the sport&#8217;s top professional circuit, which replaced the World Padel Tour (WPT) in 2023. In the US, the sport is governed by US Padel (USPA), which organises national tournaments and leagues.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1644787087104\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">\u00bfSabes golpear la pelota desde fuera de la pista en P\u00e1del?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">S\u00ed. Esta es una de mis favoritas. Como aficionado, no tienes la oportunidad de hacer una de estas muy a menudo, pero las jugadas fuera de la pista en los torneos son bastante comunes.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States right now \u2014 and if you&#8217;ve never played before, you&#8217;re in the right place. Originally invented in Mexico in 1969, padel has exploded globally and is now reaching every corner of the US, from California to Florida to New York. 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