Let Serve Rule in Padel

A let serve in padel is called when the serve touches the net cord but still lands within the service box. When a let is called, the serve is considered neither a fault nor valid—it is simply replayed. The server retakes the serve (either first or second serve, depending on which it was) without penalty. Let serves can occur on first or second serves. If a serve touches the net and lands outside the service box, it's a fault (not a let). Let serves are similar to tennis but are called strictly in padel. The reason for the let rule is to prevent servers from being penalized by an otherwise good serve that unluckily clips the net. Players should not argue let calls as they are objective facts—if the net was visibly touched, it's a let. Let serves add a degree of luck to the serving game but are part of padel rules across all levels.