Learn padel
Rules, technique and the vocabulary you hear on court, explained without the jargon.
Basics
What is padel? The sport explained in five minutes
Padel explained for new players in India: how a point works, the court and the glass walls, what you need to start and what it costs.
Padel rules and scoring, explained without the jargon
The padel rules that matter: the underarm serve, what happens when the ball hits the glass or the fence, when you lose a point, and golden point vs star point scoring.
Padel singles vs doubles: why almost everyone plays doubles
Padel singles vs doubles: how the court, the tactics and the fitness demands change, and when singles is worth playing.
Padel vs pickleball: what is actually different
Padel and pickleball compared: court, walls, racket, ball, serve and scoring. What each sport is like to play and which one suits you.
Technique
Padel tips for beginners: 12 habits that win more points
Twelve padel tips for beginners: where to stand, when to let the ball come off the glass, how to use the lob, who takes the middle ball, and what gear to start with.
How to play off the back glass in padel
How to play the ball off the back glass in padel: when to let it come off the wall, the footwork step by step, which shot to play, corners, and a simple drill.
Padel shots explained: what each one is for
The main padel shots explained: volley, lob, bandeja, víbora, smash, chiquita and playing off the wall. When to use each one.
How to hold a padel racket: the grip that works for every shot
The continental grip explained for padel: how to find it, how tight to hold the racket, and why tennis players should drop their forehand grip.
From tennis to padel: what to unlearn first
Switching from tennis to padel: why your forehand grip, big swing and hard serve work against you, how to use the glass and the net, and which racket to buy.
Rackets
Round, teardrop or diamond: which padel racket shape to buy
Padel racket shapes explained: how round, teardrop, diamond and hybrid rackets differ in sweet spot, balance and power, and which one to buy for your level.
Padel racket balance: what low, even and high actually mean
Padel racket balance explained in millimetres: how low, even and high balance change control, power and arm strain, and how weight and balance work together.
Padel racket materials: fibreglass, carbon, EVA and foam
What padel rackets are made of: fibreglass vs carbon faces, what 3K, 12K and 18K carbon really mean, EVA vs foam cores, and how heat in India affects your racket.
Gear
Do you need padel shoes? Padel vs running vs tennis shoes
Padel shoes vs running shoes vs tennis shoes: why the sole matters on sand-covered courts, herringbone vs omni soles, and when to buy your first pair.
Padel balls vs tennis balls: what's actually different
Padel balls vs tennis balls compared on the official specs: size, weight, bounce and pressure. Whether you can use tennis balls for padel, and which balls to buy in India.
Padel bag: what to pack, and do you need a racket bag?
What to pack in your padel bag, from overgrips and balls to a spare shirt, and whether you need a thermal racket bag or a backpack. With tips for Indian heat and monsoon.