Net Cord Serve / Let Rules

Net cord serves (also called net touches) in padel follow the let serve rules. When a serve touches the net cord and lands in the opponent's service box, the point is called a let and is replayed with no penalty to the server. If the serve touches the net and lands outside the service box, it's a fault. The net cord rule applies equally to first and second serves. If a first serve is a net cord that lands in, a let is called and the server retakes their first serve. If a second serve is a net cord that lands in, it's also a let. Consecutive lets on the same serve are rare but possible—if multiple lets occur, play continues until a serve either lands in without touching the net or results in a fault. Net cord serves are an accepted part of padel, though some debate exists in professional tennis about whether lets should exist. In padel, nets are standard and lets are universally accepted.