Rule 5: changing ends
Players change ends after the first, third and every following odd game of each set, and after every six points in a tie-break. A missed change is put right as soon as it is noticed, and the points already played stand.
Clause 1: After odd games
Players change ends after the 1st, 3rd and every following odd game of the set. Count the total games in the set: whenever it is an odd number, swap ends.
Clause 2: In a tie-break
In a tie-break, players change ends after every 6 points.
Clause 3: Fixing a missed change
If the players forget to change ends, they must correct it as soon as the mistake is noticed and carry on in the correct order.
Clause 4: Points already played stand
All points won before the mistake was noticed count.
Clause 5: A first-serve fault still counts
If the mistake is noticed after a first serve fault, the server has only one serve left.
En match réel
Questions
When do you change ends in padel?
After the first game, the third game and every odd game after that in each set. In a tie-break, after every six points.
What if we forget to change ends?
Change as soon as you notice and carry on in the correct order. Points already played count, and if the server has already missed a first serve, only one serve remains.
Do we get a rest when we change ends?
Rule 2 sets the times: up to 90 seconds, but no rest after the first game of a set or during a tie-break.