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Padel from the ground up: the basics, the shots, the kit and the courts, written by the team at Padel Relay.

Basics · 5 min read

Padel for tennis players: what carries over and what doesn’t

Tennis players pick up padel fast, then hit a wall, sometimes literally. Here's what your tennis gives you, and the habits worth leaving at the gate.

Basics · 5 min read

You don't need a racket, a partner or any padel kit to try it. Here's what to book, wear and bring for your first session, and what it…

Basics · 8 min read

The padel serve is underarm and looks easy, yet it gives away more cheap points than any other shot. Here are the rules, the faults and how to…

Basics · 6 min read

Padel borrows tennis scoring, then adds two ways to settle 40-40. Here's how a game, a set and a tie-break work, and who serves when.

Basics · 7 min read

Padel is doubles on a small walled court, with tennis scoring and a solid racket. Here's how the game works, why the glass matters, and how to get…

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