How to play Padel
GETTING STARTED
1
Find a place to play
Padel is a vibrant, social game filled with energy. The fastest growing racquet sport ever is currently dominating Europe and is now set to disrupt the UK sports industry. This fast growth is fuelled by the ease of play and accessibility, whilst being a doubles game makes padel a truly addictive social activity. The post-match socialising is likely to be just as enjoyable as the game itself.
2
Buy tennis supplies
You don't need to buy professional-grade tennis supplies right away, but every beginner will need to have a few things to get started. Some gyms or tennis clubs provide basic supplies for their members, but if that isn't the case, you'll need to go shopping.
3
Buy tennis supplies
You don't need to buy professional-grade tennis supplies right away, but every beginner will need to have a few things to get started. Some gyms or tennis clubs provide basic supplies for their members, but if that isn't the case, you'll need to go shopping.
4
Play all your practice games in sets
Tennis is played in sets--you don't just play one game and then go home! Sets consist of at least six games. The set doesn't end until one player wins six games and has a margin of two wins over their opponent. For example, if one player has won six games and the other has won five, they'll have to keep playing until the winner has two more wins than the loser.
5
Practicing Advanced Techniques
An overhead return is a shot where the other player lobs the ball up high over your head, and you aim to slam it down on his side so it's nearly impossible to return. Wait until you're served with a very high ball to try this one--it won't work on a normal serve.
