The no-let serve
The FIP rules keep the let: a serve that clips the net and lands in the box is served again. Some leagues and social formats play no-let, where that serve is simply in play. Treat it as a local rule and agree it first.
What changes from a standard match
Net serves that land in the box are played instead of replayed. Not part of the FIP rules: a local agreement.
The rules
FIP rule: a serve that touches the net or posts and lands in the receiver's box is a net serve and is served again, as long as it does not touch the mesh before its second bounce. FIP rule: a net serve that then hits a player, or anything they wear or carry, is also served again. FIP rule: a let on the first serve replays the whole point, with two serves; a let on the second serve replays only the second serve. No-let, where agreed: a serve that clips the net and lands in the box is in play and must be returned. No-let, where agreed: a serve that clips the net and lands outside the box is still a fault, and so is one that bounces in the box and then hits the mesh. Lets for other reasons, such as the receiver not being ready or a ball rolling onto the court, still apply.
How to run it
Announce no-let in the event rules if you use it. Remind players at the start; the instinct to stop on a net cord is strong.
The rulebook
In real games
Related formats
Questions
Is there a no-let rule in padel?
Not in the FIP rules. Some leagues and social events agree it as a local rule.