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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.
Padel courts are 20m × 10m, end of story — but the walls, ceiling height, and service boxes are what make the game feel completely unlike tennis. Here is every measurement that matters and why it shapes how you play.
The vibora is padel's aggressive sidespin overhead — the bandeja's spinnier cousin. Here's how to hit one, when to use it, and the drills that build a reliable, repeatable shot.
The return of serve is the single biggest leverage point in a padel rally. We break down where to stand, how to read the bounce, when to lob vs drive, and why the net is the goal after every return.
Padel scoring follows tennis closely — points run 15, 30, 40, game, and matches are best of three sets. Here is the complete guide to points, games, sets, tiebreaks, and the golden point used on the pro tour.
The bandeja is padel's defensive overhead — a sliced, compact stroke that keeps your team at the net instead of retreating to the glass. Here is how to hit one, when to use it, and the drills that build it.
The glass walls are what make padel unlike any other racquet sport. Learn how to read the bounce, hit a clean back-wall shot, avoid the most common beginner mistakes, and drill the skills that separate good padel players from great ones.
Padel has no umpire — the game runs on mutual respect. Learn the unwritten rules of padel court etiquette, from warm-up conduct to honest line calls, so you're ready for your first match.
Learn the continental grip and the key padel grips every beginner needs. Covers grip pressure, the wrist strap, and essential tips for tennis players switching to padel.
Padel is always doubles — and winning comes down to positioning, formations, and communication more than power. Learn the essential strategies every beginner needs to start winning more points with their partner.
Indoor and outdoor padel use the same court and rules, but weather, ceiling height, and cost create real differences in how the game plays. Here's what US players need to know.
A practical guide to padel clothing, shoes, and accessories. Learn what to wear for indoor and outdoor courts, which shoes to avoid, and the gear that actually matters.