Not Up Call in Padel

A not up call (or failure to return) in padel occurs when a player allows a live ball to bounce on their side of the court more than twice without hitting it. Since padel allows multiple bounces (unlike tennis requiring single-bounce returns), players have two bounces to hit the ball. If the ball bounces a third time untouched, it's a not up call and the opponent wins the point. Not up calls are relatively rare because players are aware of the two-bounce allowance and actively work to return balls. However, in baseline exchanges where balls bounce multiple times, players may miscalculate and miss the timing window. Not up calls can also be called if a player is unable to reach the ball due to positioning or court coverage. Understanding the not up rule emphasizes the importance of active court movement and situational awareness.