Padel
Padel is a fast-paced racket sport that combines elements of tennis and squash, played in doubles on an enclosed court with glass walls. It uses a solid, stringless paddle and a depressurized tennis ball, with rules similar to tennis but allowing wall bounces. It's easy to learn and popular for its dynamic rallies and social play.
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How To Play
Padel is about quick reactions, smart positioning and using the walls to your advantage!
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Teams & Court: Played in doubles (2 vs. 2) on a small enclosed court with glass walls that the ball can bounce off.
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Serving: Serve underhand, diagonally into the opponent's service box after the ball bounces once behind the service line.
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Rallies: After the serve, players hit the ball over the net. The ball can bounce once and may hit the walls after the bounce.
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Scoring: Uses tennis-style scoring (15, 30, 40, game), and you win a set by reaching 6 games (win by 2).
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Wall Use: Players can let the ball hit the glass walls on their side after it bounces, or use them strategically when returning shots.
Why Padel
Padel offers several physical, mental, and social benefits:
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Full-Body Workout: Improves cardio, agility, coordination, and muscle tone with less impact than tennis.
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Mental Focus: Enhances strategic thinking, reflexes, and concentration due to fast-paced rallies and wall use.
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Accessible & Social: Easy to learn, making it fun for all ages and fitness levels, and it’s typically played in doubles—encouraging teamwork and social interaction.
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Low Injury Risk: Smaller court and slower ball reduce strain on joints compared to other racquet sports.
