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Insights on padel technology, equipment, court guides, and the growing US padel industry.
Insights on padel technology, equipment, court guides, and the growing US padel industry.
Matches test your game; drills build it. Here are the best solo and partner padel drills — from back-glass rallies to bandeja rotations — plus a 20-minute weekly practice plan and a simple way to track your progress.
Round, teardrop, and diamond padel rackets aren't just cosmetic — the shape sets where the sweet spot lives and how much power and forgiveness you get. Here's what each shape does, which pros play it, and a 30-second self-test to find yours.
The volley is the shot that keeps you at the net — and the net is where padel points are won. Here's how to hit clean forehand and backhand volleys, when to attack versus defend, how to handle balls off the glass, and the drills that make it all reliable.
A plain-English guide to the four padel rating systems US players actually encounter: USPA, FIP, World Padel Rating, and NPRP — what each measures, how to earn one, and which seeds your next tournament.
A plain-English padel glossary covering shots (bandeja, vibora, chiquita, por tres), court parts, scoring quirks like punto de oro, tournament formats, and the pro tour acronyms. Built for US clubs.
The padel smash is your one true outright winner — but only when you pick the right moment. Here's when to hit one, the three variations to master, and the footwork that makes it work.
A 10-minute warmup designed for padel's sharp lunges, rotational shoulder load, and reactive volleys — and the three injuries it's designed to prevent.
The lob is the shot that separates intermediate from advanced padel players. Learn the difference between defensive and offensive lobs, the correct technique, when to use each, and the drills that make it second nature.
Americano rotates partners. King of the Court climbs a ladder. Round Robin keeps fixed pairs. Mexicano sorts by skill. Bracket crowns a winner. A plain-English guide to picking the right padel tournament format for your group.
Padel's smaller court and glass walls make it one of the easiest racket sports to introduce to a child. Here's how to start your kid right — from junior rackets to clinic costs to the US junior tournament pipeline.
A practical guide to picking a padel coach in the US: certifications, lesson costs by metro, group vs private, and where to find a qualified pro near you.
Padel runs on apps now — but which ones actually matter? Here's the 2026 stack for US players: the one app everyone needs, plus the specialty tools for matchmaking, skill tracking, AI highlights, and tournament play. Pick the two or three that fit how you play.