Swearing and obscene gestures
Offensive words said loudly enough for the umpire, spectators or organisers to hear, and obscene signs or gestures, are conduct offences.
Kohta 1: Audible obscenity defined
An audible obscenity is a word widely known to be offensive, said loudly enough for the umpire, spectators or organisers to hear. A muttered word nobody else can hear does not meet the definition.
Kohta 2: Visible obscenity defined
A visible obscenity is a sign or gesture, made with a hand, racket, ball or any part of the body, that commonly has an obscene meaning or would offend reasonable people.
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Can you get a point penalty for swearing in padel?
Yes. Under the FIP table, a first offence earns a warning and a second a warning with the loss of a point.
Does a rude gesture count if I say nothing?
Yes. Signs or gestures with an obscene meaning, or that offend reasonable people, are visible obscenities.