Archives: Glossary Terms

Deuce in padel is a term used when the score in a game is tied at 40-40. When the game reaches deuce, a player or team must win two consecutive points to win the game. In some tournaments or formats, a “golden point” is played instead of traditional deuce, where the next point wins the…

Doble Pared que Abre is a shot in padel where the ball hits two walls, typically the sidewall and the back wall, before crossing over to the opponent’s court. This shot is used strategically to create angles that force opponents out of position, making it difficult for them to return the ball effectively.

Doble Pared que Cierra is another two-wall shot, but with the aim of closing down space for the opponent. The ball bounces off the back wall first and then the sidewall, creating a shot that’s harder for opponents to reach and return, often leading to a weak response or an outright winner.

Doble Toque (Double Touch) refers to an illegal shot in padel where the ball hits the racket twice in the same stroke. This is considered a fault and results in the loss of the point. Players must ensure that the ball makes clean contact with the racket to avoid this mistake.

Dormiloña is a type of soft, delicate shot in padel that barely clears the net and lands very close to it on the opponent’s side. The intention is to catch the opponent off guard, leaving them little time to react. It’s a finesse shot that requires great touch and precision.

A Double Bounce occurs when the ball bounces twice on the court before being returned. In padel, if the ball bounces twice on one side, the point is awarded to the opponent. Players must be quick and agile to avoid allowing a double bounce, especially when retrieving tricky shots near the walls.

A Double Fault happens when a player fails to execute both of their serve attempts successfully. In padel, just like in tennis, a double fault results in the loss of the point. Consistent and accurate serving is crucial to avoid double faults, as giving away points in this manner can quickly shift the momentum of…

A Drop In refers to a casual, often unorganized, padel session where players can join without prior arrangement. These sessions are typically less formal and provide an opportunity for players of varying skill levels to practice and play.

A Drop Lob is a combination of a drop shot and a lob in padel. The ball is hit softly but with enough height to just clear the opponents and land deep in their court, near the back wall. This shot is used to regain control of the net by pushing opponents back, allowing the…

The Drop Shot in padel is a soft shot that lands just over the net, intended to draw the opponent forward and out of position. It’s a tactical shot used when the opponent is positioned deep in the court, making it difficult for them to reach the ball in time.