THE ESSEX PADEL LEAGUE

MATCH RULES

SCORING FOUNDATION

At 40–40, play two advantage points

If still tied → Star Point (Golden Point)

Receiving pair chooses the side

Winner takes the game

SET STRUCTURE

Best of 3 sets

7-point tie-break at 6–6 (must win by 2)

MATCH TIMING

90-minute matches booked via Playtomic

RED team organises and communicates with opponents

LEAGUE POINTS

3–0 Win → 4 points – Dominant win

2–1 Win → 3 points – Hard-fought win

1–2 Loss → 1 point – Competitive loss

0–3 Loss → 0 points

Walkover / Forfeit → 3 points to winning team, 0 points to forfeiting team

WHY THIS SYSTEM WORKS

Rewards effort

Encourages competitive matches

Keeps leagues fair and balanced