About Padel.

Padel is a vibrant, social game filled with energy. The fastest growing racket sport ever is currently dominating Europe and is now set to disrupt the UK sports industry. This fast growth is fuelled by the ease of play and accessibility, whilst being a doubles game makes padel a truly addictive social activity. The post-match socialising is likely to be just as enjoyable as the game itself.

The Game.

  • The Court.

    A padel court is 20m x 10m, which is approximately a third of the size of a tennis court. Courts are enclosed by fencing at the sides and toughened glass at the rear, meaning the ball can remain active after hitting the walls. The courts compact size makes the game impactful, competitive and exciting, whilst also remaining inclusive for people of all abilities.

  • The Racket & Ball.

    A Padel racket (or bat) is typically made of carbon fibre or fiberglass, and has no strings, making shots much easier to play for beginners. Using one simple grip for most shots, the padel racket has excellent playability and is easy for all players to pick up from the start. A padel ball is very similar to a tennis ball, but can be slightly smaller and with less pressure, meaning the bounce can keep the ball going for longer rallies.

  • The Players.

    Padel is similar to a hybrid of tennis and squash, that is flexible, easy to play and extremely sociable, due to being predominantly a doubles sport. As padel does not focus on strength, but rather tactics, it is appropriate for all abilities to participate. Whether a beginner, or a seasoned player, everybody instantly finds padel to be an enjoyable, addictive sport.

The Rules.

Padel requires two teams of two players (doubles). The game begins by an underarm serve, diagonally into the opposite corner on the oppositions side. When the player takes a serve, the ball must bounce once on the floor then hit from below, or at, waist height.

The aim is to score more points than the opposing team. Points are won if:

  • The ball bounces twice.

  • If the ball strikes any player.

  • Or the ball hits the wall or fixture before going over the net, or into the opponents’ half of the court.

 

The Match.

Similar to tennis scoring, matches are played in 3 sets of 6 games. To win the game, a team must win 2 of the 3 sets. The games points are awarded as follows: 15, 30, 40 and game. If there is a tie on 40 - 40 then this is called deuce. In some tournaments a ‘golden point’ is played, meaning the next point takes the game.

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The Padel Club are obsessed with the game, a sociable sport that appeals to everyone and at every level. This is a sport that you can play with family, friends and colleagues, making it a fun, competitive and enjoyable experience.

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