how to play padel tennis
Discover padel tennis the fast-paced addictive sport that combines the best of tennis and squash. Padel is easy to learn, played in doubles, sociable and perfect for all ages and skills levels. No wonder it's the fastest growing sport around.
everything you need to know
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Court and Equipment: Padel is played on an enclosed court about one-third the size of a tennis court with walls that players can use to rebound shots. Rackets are solid and perforated and the ball is similar to tennis but with slightly less pressure.
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Scoring: Scoring is the same as tennis (so 15, 30, 40, and game). Matches are usually played as best-of-three sets.
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Serving: Players serve underhand and the ball must bounce once behind the service line before it’s hit. The aim is to get it into your opponent’s service box.
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Gameplay: After the serve, players can volley or let the ball bounce once. The ball can also rebound off the walls, adding strategic depth to the game.​
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Scoring a point: Points are won if your opponent doesn’t return the ball, hits it into the net, or the ball hits the wall before bouncing on the ground.​​
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choosing the right racket
The shape of your racket can impact various aspects of your game including balance, contact point and feel. The three main shapes are: Diamond, Teardrop and Round. Rackets are made of carbon fibre or fiberglass. Fiberglass is commonly seen in beginner rackets and carbon fibre is used in the more intermediate to advanced rackets.
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All our clubs have an on-site shop and can give you expert advice as to the best equipment and clothing to suit your game. Brands we stock include:
