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Padel articles that hold up on court

Practical padel articles, sourced statistics and short tips you can use on court tonight.

Guide
Best 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
Tip
Padel Tips for Beginners: 15 Essential Ways to Improve
Play smarter from your first session: positioning, control, wall rebounds, teamwork, serving and picking the right gear.
21 April 202413 min read
Guide
What 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
Tip
What Muscles Does Padel Work? A Full-Body Breakdown
Padel drags your whole body into the point: lunges, side-shuffles, rotation, and a racket swing at the end of it. Here's which muscles actually do the work, and where court time alone leaves gaps.
29 March 202414 min read
Guide
Padel 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
Guide
Padel 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
Guide
The 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