Padel guides
Three guides for starting out, learning the rules and choosing a racket. Each one connects to the tools on this site.
What is padel?
The fastest-growing racket sport in the world: where it came from, how it differs from tennis, and why it spreads so quickly.
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How to start playing padel
A first-three-months plan for someone who has never held a racket: what to buy, where to begin, and what to learn first.
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The rules of padel
Scoring, serving, how the walls work, and the calls people argue about most on court.
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How Americano and Mexicano work
The rules of both formats, how they differ, and when to pick which — how many players, how many courts, how scoring works.
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How to choose a padel racket
What shape, weight, face and core hardness actually do — and what a racket above your level does to your game.
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A glossary of padel terms
The Spanish shot names and playing terms you'll hear on court — what each one means and when it's used.
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Padel court dimensions
From the 20×10 m playing area to the wall steps, net height, ceiling and door sizes: a padel court as the official rules define it.
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Padel lessons
Private or group, what the price includes, whether a package is worth it and how many lessons before you're ready for matches: what to know before you book.
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