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The line 6.95 meters from the baseline marking the end of the service box.
Definition
The service line runs parallel to the net at exactly 6.95 meters from the baseline, defining the forward boundary of the service box. Serves must land between the baseline and the service line to be valid; a serve landing beyond (closer to the net) is a fault. The service line creates the asymmetrical service box geometry alongside the center service line. In padel, the service line is less visually prominent than in tennis but equally binding. Some recreational courts may lack clear service line marking, but official courts paint this line in contrasting color. The service line enforces a minimum serve depth, promoting longer rallies and preventing serve-and-volley dominance.
Origin: Adopted from tennis court geometry, adapted for padel's half-court serving by FIP rules.
Essential for judging serve validity; a serve past this line is ruled a fault.
No. The serve must land between the baseline and service line. On the line itself counts as beyond (a fault).
It should be, but some recreational courts lack clear markings. Tournament courts must have clearly visible lines.