Learn padel from the ground up
Clear, accurate answers to the questions new and improving players actually ask — the rules, the scoring, the gear and how padel stacks up against the sports you already know.
Getting started
Rules & scoring
Gear
How to choose a padel racket
Match shape, weight and balance to your level and style.
Racket shapes explained
Round vs teardrop vs diamond — control against power.
Racket materials explained
Carbon vs fiberglass, EVA vs foam core — what a spec sheet actually means.
What equipment do you need?
The short list to get on court: racket, balls, shoes and more.
Padel overgrip guide
How often to change your overgrip, the signs of wear, and how to wrap a new one.
How to choose padel shoes
Outsole patterns, lateral support and why running shoes are the one to avoid.
How long does a padel racket last?
Games-played benchmarks and the real signs — sound, vibration, cracks — that it is time to replace yours.
Playing
How big is a padel court?
Court dimensions, walls and service boxes, measured.
How much does padel cost?
Court fees, gear and the real cost of getting started.
How many calories does padel burn?
A realistic range by intensity, and why it beats a treadmill for consistency.
Common beginner mistakes
The habits almost every new player has to unlearn, and how to fix them.
Padel injuries and how to avoid them
What research says about padel elbow, knee and shoulder strain — and how to reduce your risk.
Padel doubles strategy
Positioning, net control and the communication habits that stop easy points slipping away.
Padel shots explained
Bandeja, víbora and chiquita — what each one is, when to use it, and the common mistakes.
Padel etiquette
Booking, warm-up, honest calls and lob/smash restraint — the unwritten rules of club play.
Cost to build a padel court
What a single court costs structure-only versus fully installed, and why the glass enclosure dominates the budget.
Background
Padel glossary
Every term from bandeja to golden point, defined and cross-linked. Bookmark it as you learn.
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