Guide
Step-by-step guides to help you learn, improve, and master padel.
The official rules of padel, in plain English
Everything you need to play a proper match: the serve, the walls, scoring, lets and faults — the official rules explained without the rulebook language.
Padel equipment basics: racket, balls, shoes — what you actually need
What a padel racket is, why the balls are different, and the only three things you need for your first sessions. No jargon, no unnecessary purchases.
Your first game of padel: what to expect
Booked your first court? What happens in a first game of padel — scoring, serving underarm, using the walls, and the mistakes every beginner makes.
King of the Court: fast, loud, and brutally simple
Winners stay on, losers rotate off. How King of the Court works, and why it is the best fast format for club nights and events.
Box leagues: the easiest league a club can run
Small groups of 4–8 players arrange their own matches over a few weeks. How box leagues work and why every club should have one.
League padel: season-long competition that keeps players coming back
Divisions, home and away, promotion and relegation. How padel leagues work — from club box leagues to county and national competitions.
Knockout (single elimination): the classic tournament bracket
Lose once and you are out. How single and double elimination brackets work in padel, and when a knockout is the right choice.
Round Robin: the fairest way to find a winner
Everyone plays everyone, no early exits, and the table never lies. How round robin tournaments and group stages work in padel.
Mexicano: the format where every match is at your level
Pairings reshuffle every round based on the live standings, so every match is close. How a Mexicano works and when to choose it over an Americano.
Americano: padel’s most social tournament format
Rotating partners, individual points, everyone plays everyone. How an Americano works, who it suits, and how to run one at your club.
Doubles Positioning: Why Where You Stand Matters
Court position determines 80% of your success in padel doubles. Most beginners focus on technique — but the real gains come from positioning.
The Lob: Padel's Most Underrated Shot
A well-timed lob is the most powerful shot in padel. Here is how to hit it properly and when to use it.
Understanding the Wall: How to Use Glass in Padel
The walls are what make padel unique. Learn how to read, use, and weaponise the glass walls.
Padel Basics: How to Serve
Master the padel serve — the shot that starts every point. Learn the rules, stance, and technique.
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