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Tournaments in Valencia

Hi all, I’m thinking of going to Valencia for the premier padel weekend 13/14th June, does anyone know if there’s any padel events I can book solo o...

Social Padel Clubs in Barcelona

Hi guys, I'm moving from Lisbon to Barcelona and was interested in more social padel clubs, whatsapp groups etc. Do you have any recommendations?...

Quick call with padel coaches

Hey everyone 👋 I’m currently thinking about becoming a coach in my home country and would like to understand how padel coaches and academies organiz...

The aesthetic soul of Caramel Padel. 🎾✨

Video analysts?

Have started recording most of my Padel matches and think it would be a good idea to get a coach/experienced player to watch some of my clips and give...

Paying Pros to join main draws in Pro tournaments ok or not ok?

In light of this controversy in FIP Albania: [https://www.reddit.com/r/padel/comments/1to7ta4/what\_is\_this\_level\_in\_fip\_platinum\_albania\_jofre...

Help me VAR check these calls?

Hey all, played a match today and had 2 contested calls, one of them which cost us the last game in 3rd set. I’m a bit annoyed as I’m quite sure my...

Charity land lease for Padel?

Hi all, I’m in touch with a London-based charity that operates a sports field and has been approached by a private developer interested in leasing pa...

New padel podcast Gonza & Nico

I just found the new padel podcast Deuces from Gonza Oubina and Nico (the Premier Padel commentators). Veeery interesting insights. This is exactly wh...

Consulta "Red Bull Padel: Court Legends"

Red Bull Padel game is out now!

Padel in reykjavik 🇮🇸

Hi all, I’m traveling to Iceland for a week in July and want to play some padel. I checked Playtomic but there's nothing on it. I saw the local scene...

No space to run out? Not my problem 🤣

Is my understanding of the purpose of a Kicksmash correct?

So I've been playing for about an year now and have made massive strides in my game, I am still relatively young in my late 20s and very addicted. Fro...

Had my first padel tag today!

How do other people normally react in these situations? 🤣

why not smash straight?

[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RWlv-ELZR18](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RWlv-ELZR18) I know this is a dumb question, but 6-7 seconds into the...

Sharing my amateur match data :)

Did a tally whilst watching my [match](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwuAQpO9qso) back, for those interested to analyse and help me improve (highlig...

When the tennis creeps back in

Flat forehand feedback

I did a session which included working on my flat forehand but not sure the advice I was getting was the best as the coaches technique was far from pe...

Do you guys notice how flat shoes from the back back and forhands are more pushing motion than swinging

I see a lot of my friends just swinging how they see others do when I feel it’s more a bit pushing the ball when hitting flat, like imagining you’re h...

What type of sessions should I go to as a beginner?

Hi, I'm 26M and looking to start padel having 0 racket sport experience, largely because im competitive and need to make new friends. I'm in the UK...

Nice smash block my replay system saved

I dont want to break the rules for self-promotion. But I'd love to explain how I built this.

WHAT IS THIS LEVEL IN FIP PLATINUM ALBANIA? Jofre / Yau vs Muedini / Serjani (WC)

Did someone watch the match Jofre / Yau vs Muedini /Serjani (WC)? does anyone know something about L. Yau ? is Yau rich and did he pay Jofre to play?...

Right shoulder injury - bursa or bursitis....inflammation

A couple of months ago I felt severe pain on my right shoulder while playing padel..I continued and ignored that pain will go away but it didn't. It w...

Padel camp - need recommendations!

Hi all. My birthdays coming and I want to treat myself between July - September. Im trying to look for a worth-it padel camp experience. I not only...

Looking for games - Ibiza (Es Canar, Santa Eularia)

Is the best way to find games for this on Playtomic? Is there any etiquette in playing open games too? I would be coming as a 1 (Playtomic 4.2). Id...

How to become a better partner?

Hey my Padel friends, I am a player that really likes to think , to improve and be always a bit better than the day before but at same time I think t...

Smash technique

I’m in the white shorts on the right. Any recs to smash ball over court / glass ? I feel my smash translates from tennis and doesn’t get enough pop an...

partnering up – stories and etiquette?

hey guys. i’ve been playing more and more recently and i’ve outgrown my playing partners quite a bit. i’m steady at 3.5 and theyre maybe at around 2....

Forehand/backhand off the glass - racquet angle difference

Why is the racket much more vertical on backhand shots off the glass in padel, while on forehand shots it’s usually more horizontal/parallel to the gr...

Usage of wrist in Padel

I'm curious How much do you use your wrist to achieve power on Smashes, viboras, bajadas etc?

What "pre", "during" and "post" game rituals you follow to stay healthy and injury free if you play quite often ?

Let us share some useful tips and advice in general that you can do to stay healthy and keep playing Padel for as long as possible. I will share some...

Feedback for a boxed league game

I’m the one in the white T-shirt What should I have done differently

9 weeks without padel and i’m honestly going crazy

i’m so frustrated right now honestly haven’t played padel for like 9 weeks because of wrist tendonitis and it just doesnt fully go away some days i...

Bounce Bounce Bounce Bounce Bounce (FIP Silver London Men's Final)

[https://www.youtube.com/live/meHD0U6g5Qc?si=ZfIAPcqkj9wYuddG&t=9967](https://www.youtube.com/live/meHD0U6g5Qc?si=ZfIAPcqkj9wYuddG&t=9967)

How do you manage your americano tournaments logistics?

Hey everyone, I organize americano tournaments fairly regularly, usually around 16–20 players on 3–4 courts. So far I've been managing everything wit...

How do you improve your mental game in general and in tournaments?

Hey everyone, Fell in love with this sport, 1/2 years ago now I am starting with tournaments where I can win them if I am in my normal state buuuuut...

Why does my “ball feeling” fluctuate so much in tournaments?

Hey everyone, I’ve been playing padel for about a year now and currently play around 3–5 times per week. I feel like I’m improving quite quickly over...

Advice for a new player

I have played padel twice in the uk and recently went on holiday where I got to play 5 days straight around 3 hours a day with a mixture of similar pl...

Padel legal serve drop height?

I was playing an Americano and after a number of winning points, the opposing player started calling me out on my serve drop being “over my waist”, bu...

Padel Hypothetical Question

My friend is around a 5.8 rating in playtomic, if him and his partner who is on the same level as him hypothetically played against Augustine Tapia (n...

What playtomic level is this competitive match?

Level 1.5 competitive Playtomic match at S3 Padel Sutton - what level do you think we’re playing at? Drop your thoughts below! 🎾 UPDATE: to clari...

Playtomic ratings: UK vs SPAIN

Hi all, me and a few friends are going to Valencia soon and we will be looking to play lots of open matches. So I was wondering what the rating diff...

Playtomic messages

How do I delete private playtomic messages? Also, how is the following/followers list organised. I’m being hassled. Thanks!

Would you care if claiming a padel court actually meant something?

**Real question: Do padel players actually want to** ***claim*** **courts, or is the current booking system fine?** Right now, you reserve a court, p...

Best place to buy tickets for P1

Im looking to buy tickets to the a P1 happening in my country where’s the best place? I figured to the side of the long side of the courts (seats I’m...

How to be more aggressive on the right?

Je suis droitier et je joue de la main droite. Mon partenaire me reproche souvent de ne pas être assez agressif. Il arrive fréquemment en tournoi que...

How do you guys hit the ball flat when it comes to your body

I understand we rotate and hit the ball, when hitting flat, do you guys make way when the ball comes to guys body

Do you record your games?

Hey everyone, I’m curious how people here think about recording padel matches https://forms.gle/sDEbEYwzVhM16pGE6 It takes around 2 minutes Happy t...

USA PADEL PRO - Premier Padel

The US has the PPL (Pro Padel League) bringing over monsters like Tapia, Coello, Chingotto and a bunch of the world’s elite talent… but when do we rea...

Smashinn shipping to Argentina: Is it reliable?

Hey everyone! I'm looking to buy a padel bag. I've already used sites like PadelPROShop and Tiendapadelpoint before and never had any issues. I've com...

What actually matters to you when booking a padel court?

I’m working on a padel court directory/filter idea and trying to understand which details actually help players choose where to book. Some filters se...

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Are you loyal to a specific padel court?

I’m curious how loyal people are to playing padel at a specific court in their hometown. For example, if the court you want to play at is booked at y...

Playing with my friends' balls

Is it fair to say no if my friend asks me to play with his balls? I don't think I'm that picky, but honestly, his balls are just too soft for me. Last...

Padel Courts / Clubs in the Philippines

Hello! I’ll be in Manila for about 3 months for vacation. I want to continue playing padel. Can you guys recommend courts or clubs I can join?

How many unforced errors is too much for an intermediate player?

I keep having some troubles with unforced errors. I'm not sure when to push or when to keep building the pressure on the rivals, and end up doing lots...

If you live in Germany and are wondering how much a padel court costs =>

Your mental trick for not screwing easy balls

A couple of times per game I happen to take advantage on a rally and get a ridiculously easy ball to finish usually at the net, even with lots of ti...

Going to Marbella on holidays

Hi everyone, I'm going on holidays next week to marbella and I dont think I can go 10 days without a game of padel. My question is, whats the bes...

Paddel in Cannes

Hello! I’m spending two weeks in Cannes and would like to play Padel—mainly open Matches , since my family isn't very good at it. I checked Google Map...

Padel match review

Hello everybody! Reposting the match but a smaller bit. A video from my last match (I’m the one in orange) What are the main things I can improve...

Review padel match

Hello curious what you guys think I should improve at the moment. Also at what level am I playing in your country I’m from Belgium 😁

PP Buenos Aries final

I just watched the highlights on YouTube. Galan and Chingotto just dismantled Coello and Tapia. I was completely stunned to be honest. Never thought I...

How I went from intermediate to high advanced in less than 6 months (ex tennis coach)

First time paying padel I instantly became hooked like most of us and put down my tennis racket ever since I have free access daily to my community c...

Is my partner in fault?

Tap-out legal or is he over the net with his racket? Golden point for 6-6 or 7-5. We played the point over because one was calling fault, my partner...

Elevated filming setup

Hi Is anybody filming their matches from a more elevated point of view to enable them to get a more broadcast style view when watching/sharing match...

My new racquet arrived, prepping it for tomorrow's game

Feedback on 4on Anti-Slip Spray used by Tapia

I saw Tapia using the 4on grip spray during the finals. I have never ever used a product like that before. Is it good? Does it work? Is it necessary?

Calling Temporary Padel Manufacturers

I'm looking to purchase some odd-sized temporary padel courts. Can anyone point me in the direction of a manufacturer that could help? I've tried most...

What short form padel content do you watch?

Hey everyone, Like everyone here, I'm obsessed with the sport. I really want to get into content creation and work my way into the padel infrastructu...

Exercise outside of padel.

So I'm a 36M who got really into padel over the last year. I injured my rotator cuff early on and have slowly physio back into playing 3 times a week...

Whats wrong with my smash technique? How do I fix it? Never been able to bring ball back to the court

What’s going with Tapia?

It seems like he hasn’t been himself lately, barely any smashes, many unforced errors and just a lack of his usual magic. This post has nothing to do...

Am i actually improving at Padel or just spending more money!

Watching the Buenos Aires final today and it got me thinking, at the pro level they have every stat imaginable. Ball speed, court positioning, point p...

Putting learnings into practice in games

Hello Have been playing 1-2 games pw for a few months, haven't played any other racquet sports with any regularity before. Technique isn't great a...

How to deal with a player that lobs constantly

I have only been playing for about 3 months but its quickly turning into a lifestyle. Most of my games feel quite proper and good. But I have this one...

Anyone watching the Premier Padel finals today? What happened to the stream on YouTube?

Anywhere else I can watch an English stream? Any help would be much appreciated!!

Question about Bandeja/Vibora

Quick question about the bandeja/vibora. How should a hit feel? Should it feel like a whip? When I hit it like a whip I generally manage to generate m...

Padel spots in Hurghada, Egypt

Hi all, I’m going on a family holiday over the summer to Hurghada in Egypt and wondered if anyone had any recommendations for anywhere to play locall...

In my head it’s a perfect shot but it never is

**I practice 50 to 60 víboras twice a week. In my head, I’m hitting a sharp, low snake, but reality looks completely different. I tend to catch the ba...

Mental blockage during competitive games

My padel partner and I play much worse in competitive matches than we do in friendly games, and we’re trying to figure out how to fix it. In casual m...

Surgery or no surgery?

Looking for an Advice!

Hey everyone, I’m looking for recommendations on a padel backpack that works as cabin luggage on easyJet (the larger overhead bin size, 56×45×25 cm)...

Moving to the net after a lob

I was playing with a teammate who would rush to the net after every lob. I am not used to this, and to me it felt risky, but it could be because it wa...

How often to pros get new balls in a match?

I know Tennis has specific rules on how often the players get a new set of balls but I couldn’t find how often premier padel players do.

Does anyone struggle to play padel without pockets?

I don’t have a lot of sportswear that has pockets (usually play in leggings) so I often play padel without having anywhere to put spare balls. I end u...

Padel in cannes

Hello I ll be traveling in Cannes for 7 days and i d like to get in 2 coaching sessions Can someone recommend a good coach in the area and a club w...

Harder Racket for less wrist pain?

Hi Guys I’ve had some wrist pain lately and was wondering about something. People often recommend softer rackets for comfort, but as a beginner/int...

Do my friends have a point or are they just being bad friends?

I know this drama isn't meant for this sub but i genuinely don't know who to ask. Do my friends have a point or are they just being bad friends? ----...

Beating no mistakes players

I have a league match tonight. My partner and I are about 3.25, the pair we're playing about 3.75 to 4. They don't have many offensive weapons, but...

Elevated Filming

Hi Is anybody filming their matches from a more elevated point of view to enable them to get a more broadcast style view when watching/sharing match...

Wie findet ihr eigentlich Padel-Mitspieler in DACH?

Hi zusammen, ich spiele seit ein paar Monaten Padel in Graz/Wien und hatte am Anfang dasselbe Problem wie wahrscheinlich viele hier: Court gebucht,...

What's actually missing from padel racket reviews? Survey for UK players

Quick discussion for anyone who's researched a padel racket recently — I'm trying to figure out what padel reviews currently get wrong, and what the...

Pain in my shin after a padel game

I’ve been playing padel for 6-7 months now . I play about 2-3 times a week . After my game , if I press on my shin it hurts and it’s persistent . It’s...

Pain after overhead smash

So ive been playing lots of Padel the last few weeks and i am now experiencing really intense Pain in this area. I am Pretty sure that I comes from th...

A little tip for your Vibora

If you are an intermediate player like me and still improving shots like the vibora, pay attention to this cue that has helped me. 1. You prepare dif...

Whats something you were doing wrong for way too long?

As someone still new to padel theres a lot of information to take in and within all that its very easy to take the wrong message and then use that whe...

Grade 2 ankle sprain recovery advice

Hi guys This post is a mix of vent and advice and desperation... It's been 10 weeks since my ankle injury - a grade 2 sprained ankle. Probably the wo...

I don’t get the appeal of tennis over padel

I’ve tried playing tennis a few times in my life, and never found it that interesting. But from the moment I tried padel, I was hooked and I’ve been p...

Volley tips?

Filmed myself playing with the ball machine today! Had a great time practicing the volley. Tips would be appreciated!