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P – Paquito Navarro

P – Paquito Navarro

Paquito Navarro Paquito Navarro is a professional Padel player, regarded as one of the best players that has ever graced a Padel court.  Navarro made his debut in 2009 but it wasn’t until 2012 that Navarro really staked his claim in Padel as he went on to reach two...

O – Overgrip

O – Overgrip

Overgrip An overgrip is a thin grip that is placed above the thicker base grip, these are used to adjust the racket handle to the size of your hand whilst providing extra comfort to the player. They are used by high-level athletes and recreational players alike to...

N – Net

N – Net

The Net The net is always king in Padel, and it has its whole own rule book – now what makes a Padel net so special? Unlike other sports, the net is often shorter in the centre at 0.88 metres whilst it then has a slight rise to 0.92 metres at either end. At 10 metres...

M – Movement

M – Movement

The Movement Movement in a lot of sports is seen as a make-or-break skill that doesn’t get talked about enough, so what can you do to ensure your movement is up to a high standard in Padel? Given that you work in pairs, to have good movement you need to be able to...

L – The Lob

L – The Lob

The Lob The lob – one of the most effective shots in Padel – is used to help change the dynamic of the current rally.  It helps the pair gain control of the point with a shot type that will ensure you’re able to start dictating the rally, as it often helps to regain...

I – Into the net

I – Into the net

Into the net - coming forward for tactical play/ the importance of holding the net If you’re new to Padel it’s possible you might not yet know the importance of holding the net.  Padel coaches around the world are forever encouraging players to take those five or six...

H – How to hold a Padel racket

H – How to hold a Padel racket

How to hold a Padel racket - continental hand grip So, you’ve just picked up a Padel racket and need to know how to hold it? Don’t worry, by the end of this article you’ll practically be on the path to World domination, or perhaps able to hold your own in a local...

G – Golden Point Rule

G – Golden Point Rule

Golden Point. What are the origins of this 'punto de oro' The golden point, sounds very majestic, doesn’t it? Well, there’s good reason for that, introduced by the World Padel Tour in 2020 The Gold Point is a new rule that’s recognized as one of the alternative...

F – Fernando “Bela” Belasteguin

F – Fernando “Bela” Belasteguin

Fernando "Bela" Belasteguin When it comes to Padel, they don’t make players much better than Fernando "Bela" Belasteguin. Born in Argentina in 1979, the record-breaking player now resides in Barcelona Spain. Bela was once the youngest player to hold a World No. 1...

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How to Build a Padel court

How to Build a Padel court

How to Build a Padel court Well we can show you that if you’ve got 5 minutesbut we thought it might be...

P – Paquito Navarro

P – Paquito Navarro

Paquito Navarro Paquito Navarro is a professional Padel player, regarded as one of the best players that has ever graced a Padel court.  Navarro made his debut in 2009 but it wasn’t until 2012 that Navarro really staked his claim in Padel as he went on to reach two...

O – Overgrip

O – Overgrip

Overgrip An overgrip is a thin grip that is placed above the thicker base grip, these are used to adjust the racket handle to the size of your hand whilst providing extra comfort to the player. They are used by high-level athletes and recreational players alike to...

N – Net

N – Net

The Net The net is always king in Padel, and it has its whole own rule book – now what makes a Padel net so special? Unlike other sports, the net is often shorter in the centre at 0.88 metres whilst it then has a slight rise to 0.92 metres at either end. At 10 metres...

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How to Build a Padel court

How to Build a Padel court

How to Build a Padel court Well we can show you that if you’ve got 5 minutesbut we thought it might be...

P – Paquito Navarro

P – Paquito Navarro

Paquito Navarro Paquito Navarro is a professional Padel player, regarded as one of the best players that has ever graced a Padel court.  Navarro made his debut in 2009 but it wasn’t until 2012 that Navarro really staked his claim in Padel as he went on to reach two...

O – Overgrip

O – Overgrip

Overgrip An overgrip is a thin grip that is placed above the thicker base grip, these are used to adjust the racket handle to the size of your hand whilst providing extra comfort to the player. They are used by high-level athletes and recreational players alike to...

N – Net

N – Net

The Net The net is always king in Padel, and it has its whole own rule book – now what makes a Padel net so special? Unlike other sports, the net is often shorter in the centre at 0.88 metres whilst it then has a slight rise to 0.92 metres at either end. At 10 metres...

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P – Paquito Navarro

P – Paquito Navarro

Paquito Navarro Paquito Navarro is a professional Padel player, regarded as one of the best players that has ever graced a Padel court.  Navarro made his debut in 2009 but it wasn’t until 2012 that Navarro really staked his claim in Padel as he went on to reach two...

O – Overgrip

O – Overgrip

Overgrip An overgrip is a thin grip that is placed above the thicker base grip, these are used to adjust the racket handle to the size of your hand whilst providing extra comfort to the player. They are used by high-level athletes and recreational players alike to...

N – Net

N – Net

The Net The net is always king in Padel, and it has its whole own rule book – now what makes a Padel net so special? Unlike other sports, the net is often shorter in the centre at 0.88 metres whilst it then has a slight rise to 0.92 metres at either end. At 10 metres...

M – Movement

M – Movement

The Movement Movement in a lot of sports is seen as a make-or-break skill that doesn’t get talked about enough, so what can you do to ensure your movement is up to a high standard in Padel? Given that you work in pairs, to have good movement you need to be able to...

L – The Lob

L – The Lob

The Lob The lob – one of the most effective shots in Padel – is used to help change the dynamic of the current rally.  It helps the pair gain control of the point with a shot type that will ensure you’re able to start dictating the rally, as it often helps to regain...

I – Into the net

I – Into the net

Into the net - coming forward for tactical play/ the importance of holding the net If you’re new to Padel it’s possible you might not yet know the importance of holding the net.  Padel coaches around the world are forever encouraging players to take those five or six...

H – How to hold a Padel racket

H – How to hold a Padel racket

How to hold a Padel racket - continental hand grip So, you’ve just picked up a Padel racket and need to know how to hold it? Don’t worry, by the end of this article you’ll practically be on the path to World domination, or perhaps able to hold your own in a local...

G – Golden Point Rule

G – Golden Point Rule

Golden Point. What are the origins of this 'punto de oro' The golden point, sounds very majestic, doesn’t it? Well, there’s good reason for that, introduced by the World Padel Tour in 2020 The Gold Point is a new rule that’s recognized as one of the alternative...

F – Fernando “Bela” Belasteguin

F – Fernando “Bela” Belasteguin

Fernando "Bela" Belasteguin When it comes to Padel, they don’t make players much better than Fernando "Bela" Belasteguin. Born in Argentina in 1979, the record-breaking player now resides in Barcelona Spain. Bela was once the youngest player to hold a World No. 1...

Explore the map feature to easily find Padel clubs accross the UK

LATEST NEWS

How to Build a Padel court

How to Build a Padel court

How to Build a Padel court Well we can show you that if you’ve got 5 minutesbut we thought it might be...

P – Paquito Navarro

P – Paquito Navarro

Paquito Navarro Paquito Navarro is a professional Padel player, regarded as one of the best players that has ever graced a Padel court.  Navarro made his debut in 2009 but it wasn’t until 2012 that Navarro really staked his claim in Padel as he went on to reach two...

O – Overgrip

O – Overgrip

Overgrip An overgrip is a thin grip that is placed above the thicker base grip, these are used to adjust the racket handle to the size of your hand whilst providing extra comfort to the player. They are used by high-level athletes and recreational players alike to...

N – Net

N – Net

The Net The net is always king in Padel, and it has its whole own rule book – now what makes a Padel net so special? Unlike other sports, the net is often shorter in the centre at 0.88 metres whilst it then has a slight rise to 0.92 metres at either end. At 10 metres...

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What Is a Padel Court?

What Is a Padel Court?

What Is a Padel Court? A Padel court sits somewhere between a tennis court and a squash court. The ground-markings are similar to those of tennis with two service boxes on each side of a tennis-like net, and another zone at the back of the court. This zone is,...

Who and what is a Bandeja?

Who and what is a Bandeja?

Who or what is a Bandeja? I hear you ask… Bandeja is the Spanish translation for the word ‘tray’.  I know confusing, right? Well, actually it’s not, you see in Padel terms Bandeja means a sliced volley. In Padel, a player's aim is to keep their opponent at the back of...

The Racket

The Racket

The Racket Almost uniquely among racket sports, the Padel racket has no strings. Instead, the impact surface is generally made of fiberglass or carbon fiber, resting above a rubber core in a carbon or fiberglass frame. But, as with most sport equipment, there is quite...