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12 Common Padel Mistakes and How to Fix Them
A practical diagnosis of the positioning, shot-selection and teamwork errors that lose points, plus clear corrections and court drills.
20 April 202512 min read
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Padel guides that explain the format
Padel rules, tournament formats, scoring and technique guides, each with the tool you need to run them.
GuidePadel Training at Home: 12 Drills Without a Court
Twelve practical padel drills for small spaces, with no-wall options, wall practice, strength work and complete 15- and 30-minute sessions.
2 March 202513 min read
GuidePadel and Emotions: Handling Nerves, Anger and Partner Tension
Nerves, frustration and partner tension are part of padel. Here is a simple between-point reset and a better way to talk to your partner mid-match.
24 February 202510 min read
GuidePadel Tournament Formats: Americano, Mexicano, Round Robin and Knockout
Compare rotating-partner and fixed-pair padel formats, work out the schedule, and pick a structure that suits your players, courts and time.
15 February 202513 min read
GuideBest Padel Courts in the UK: 10 Venues Worth Booking in 2026
Ten standout UK padel venues compared by court setup, weather protection, accessibility, facilities and playing experience.
4 May 202414 min read
GuideWhat Is Padel? Rules, Scoring, Court and How to Play
Padel is normally played by four people on an enclosed court. Here's how the walls, serve and scoring actually work, and what you need to show up to your first match without looking lost.
14 April 202411 min read
GuidePadel Shots Explained: 12 Shots You Need and When to Play Them
Serve, return, groundstrokes, lob, wall return, volley, chiquita, bandeja, víbora, smash and bajada. What each shot does and when to reach for it.
17 February 202414 min read
GuidePadel Techniques: How to Move, Defend and Control the Net
Learn how preparation, compact swings, court position and partner movement connect the main padel techniques from the back glass to the net.
17 February 202412 min read
GuideThe History of Padel: From Acapulco in 1969 to the Modern Game
Padel started on a 20 × 10 metre enclosed court in Acapulco in 1969. This timeline tracks how it grew through Spain, Argentina, FIP and the professional game.
15 February 202411 min read