It's a mixture of tennis and squash, played within a glass framed court which is slightly smaller than a tennis court.
Padel kicked off in Mexico in the 1970s and has since gone global. The UK showed up fashionably late to the party - but it’s making up for lost time, and we’re here to make sure Staffordshire doesn’t miss out on the fun.
Padel’s easier on the ego than tennis - smaller court, longer rallies, and anyone can learn Padel, from kids to grandparents.
It’s a very social sport - always played in doubles, so you're on court with others, chatting between points, enjoying the rallies, and often catching up over a drink afterwards.
The social side is just as much a part of it as the sport.
Never heard of padel? New to the sport? Here are the basic rules!
Jump-start your Padel journey with these top tips.
This video summarises the basic padel rules for anyone starting to play or wanting to play a game with their friends.
Being in the right place on the court is so important and often is the deciding factor for who wins the points!
This video provides a guideline for newer players learning Padel about which spins they should try to develop from the back of the court.