Guides
Technique, tactics, rules and gear. Written for players who want to understand what they are doing on court, not just be told to do it.
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Can You Play the Ball Off Your Own Glass? The Padel Wall Rules, Settled
One player in your group says the ball is dead the moment it touches the glass. Another plays it off the back…
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Padel Elbow: Why Your Forearm Aches the Day After
Your forearm is sore, your grip feels weak, and you played padel yesterday. Most of the time that is not an injury,…
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How to Choose a Padel Racket: Round, Teardrop or Diamond
Choosing your first padel racket is where most improvers make their costliest mistake. Between round, teardrop, and diamond frames, here is how…
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Tennis to Padel Transition: Five Habits to Break
Tennis players arrive on a padel court with fast hands and great instincts, but five reflexive habits immediately work against them. From…
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Padel for Beginners: What Your First Session Is Really Like
Nobody tells you that the serve goes underarm, that the back wall is your friend, or that standing at the back is…