Basic Information Padbol is a hybrid sport created in 2008 in La Plata, Argentina, combining elements of soccer, tennis, volleyball and squash. It is played in doubles format (4 players total). Court Specifications Dimensions: 10m long x 6m wide (32....
Basic Information
Padbol is a hybrid sport created in 2008 in La Plata, Argentina, combining elements of soccer, tennis, volleyball and squash. It is played in doubles format (4 players total).
Court Specifications
Dimensions: 10m long x 6m wide (32.8ft x 19.7ft)
Net height: 90-100cm at center (35.4-39.4in), max 1m at ends
Wall height: Minimum 2.5m (8.2ft) surrounding entire court
Court zones:
1. Service zone - where serves must be taken from
2. Reception zone - between net and service zone
3. Red zone - 1m wide center area marked in red
Equipment
Ball: Polyurethane construction
Size: 670mm circumference (26.4in)
Weight: 380-400g (13.4-14.1oz)
Colors: White or yellow
Gameplay Rules
Scoring: Same as tennis (best of 3 sets)
Serves: Must be underhand, one re-serve allowed
Ball play: Walls are in play (similar to squash)
Player format: Doubles only (2 vs 2)
Court Types
Two main styles:
1. Indoor courts
2. Outdoor courts
Global Presence
Popular in over 18 countries including:
Argentina (origin country)
Spain
Italy
Mexico
United States
France
Sweden
Portugal
Romania
International Federation
FIPA (International Federation of Padbol Associates)
30 member nations as of 2025
Divided into 4 regions:
Latin America (8 nations)
Europe (14 nations)
Asia (6 nations)
Africa (2 nations)
Major Tournaments
Padbol World Cup:
2013 - La Plata, Argentina (first edition)
2014 - Alicante, Spain
2016 - Punta del Este, Uruguay
2019 - Romania
European Cup:
2017 - Constanta, Romania
Key Features
Fast-paced hybrid sport
Uses soccer skills with racket sport rules
Smaller court than tennis
Walls are active playing surfaces
Underhand serving style
Doubles format encourages teamwork
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