Padel, explained properly.
Rules without jargon. Technique with coaching-level detail. Comparisons written for real decisions. No filler.
Padel rules, explained simply
The full rules of padel without the jargon. Scoring, serves, glass walls, lets, and the edge cases that cost casual players points. Written for beginners and improvers.
Padel vs tennis — which is harder, which is easier to start
Padel vs tennis, from a player's perspective. Court, racket, scoring, technique crossovers, and which sport rewards which type of athlete.
Bandeja technique — the shot that defines padel
The bandeja is the shot that separates casual players from real ones. Grip, swing, contact point, and the three mistakes almost everyone makes. Written with coaching-level detail.
What is AI padel coaching — and how does it work
AI padel coaching uses computer vision to analyse your technique frame by frame, build personalised training plans, and answer coaching questions 24/7. Here's what it actually does.
How padel video analysis improves your game faster than practice alone
Padel video analysis uses frame-by-frame review to find technique flaws invisible during live play. Here's what it reveals and how to use it to improve faster.
How to find your padel technique weaknesses — and actually fix them
Most padel players practice their strengths. AI analysis identifies your real weaknesses — ranked by impact — and builds a plan that fixes them in order.
Padel backhand technique — grip, stance, swing path, and consistency
The padel backhand is the shot most intermediate players break on. Here's the grip, stance, swing path, and three mistakes that explain almost every error.
Padel court positioning — where to stand and why it determines who wins
Court positioning in padel determines which team controls the rally. Here's the default positions, when to break them, and the transitions beginners get wrong most often.
Why you've stopped improving at padel — and what to actually do about it
Padel plateaus are almost always caused by the same three things: practicing the wrong things, getting no objective feedback, and reinforcing the same errors week after week.
Padel forehand technique for beginners — the essentials that build a clean shot
The padel forehand is shorter and more compact than tennis, but the fundamentals — grip, stance, contact point — transfer directly. Here's how to build it right from the start.
Essential padel footwork drills that actually improve court coverage
Padel footwork isn't about speed — it's about positioning before the ball arrives. These drills build the movement patterns that make every shot easier.
The víbora in padel — how to hit it, when to use it, and what separates it from the bandeja
The víbora is the aggressive overhead complement to the defensive bandeja. Here's the grip, swing, contact point, and the tactical situation that calls for each.
Basic padel doubles strategy — positioning, patterns, and how to win more points
Padel is always doubles. Understanding the core patterns — who attacks, who defends, where to stand, when to advance — separates players who improve from players who just play.
Common padel rules mistakes — and the correct calls that end arguments on court
Most padel rules disagreements come from the same five situations. Here are the correct rulings, the logic behind each, and the edge cases that cause the most confusion.
The future of AI in sports coaching — what's already here and what's coming
AI is already changing how athletes in racket sports get coached. Here's what's live today, what's in development, and where padel fits in the shift.
How to prepare for a padel tournament — the week-by-week guide
Tournament preparation in padel isn't about cramming technique in the final week. Here's the structured approach: what to do in the weeks before, the days before, and the morning of.
How to read opponents in padel — the cues that tell you where the ball is going
Reading opponents in padel means picking up on movement, positioning, and swing cues before the ball is struck. Here's what to watch and how to translate it into earlier positioning.
Master padel technique with AI — the complete guide to improving every shot
A comprehensive guide to mastering padel technique — forehand, backhand, bandeja, víbora, volley, serve, footwork — and how AI analysis accelerates the process of fixing each one.
Advanced padel strategy — the patterns, decisions, and positioning that win matches
Advanced padel strategy goes beyond shot selection — it's about reading patterns, controlling tempo, managing positioning, and making better decisions under pressure.
AI padel coaching — how data-driven analysis translates into better performance
AI padel coaching uses computer vision, personalised training plans, and 24/7 coaching chat to turn your performance data into measurable improvement. Here's how the system works end to end.
Is there a Strava of padel coaching?
Strava transformed how runners and cyclists train and improve. Padel doesn't have a single dominant coaching platform yet — here's what the gap looks like, what's filling it, and where the category is heading.
The 2026 padel rules — every change explained
The FIP introduced major rule changes effective January 1, 2026 — STAR POINT scoring, serve trajectory restrictions, stricter time enforcement. Here's everything that changed and what it means for your game.
What is padel? A complete guide to the world's fastest-growing sport
Padel is the world's fastest-growing racket sport — over 25 million players globally. It's tennis with walls, played in doubles, on a smaller court. Here's everything to know to start.
Padel vs pickleball — the full 2026 comparison
Padel and pickleball are both growing fast, but they're completely different sports. Court, equipment, gameplay, and culture all diverge. Here's the honest 2026 comparison.
Common padel mistakes — fix these to break out of the beginner level
The mistakes that keep most padel players stuck at beginner-intermediate level — wrong grip, no serve-and-net, poor positioning. Here's what to fix and how.
How to play padel — the absolute beginner's guide
How to play padel from your first session — grip, serve, rally, walls, scoring, positioning. Everything you need to play your first match without looking lost.
Padel racket buying guide — how to choose your first (or fifth)
Padel racket choice comes down to shape, balance, and hardness. Here's how each one changes your game, what to pick at every level, and what brands actually deliver value.
Padel grip guide — the only grip you need to learn first
There's only one grip you need for the first six months of padel — the continental grip. Here's how to find it, why it works, and the grip mistakes that hold most beginners back.
Padel scoring explained — points, games, sets, tiebreaks
How padel scoring works — 15, 30, 40, deuce, golden point, games, sets, tiebreaks. Includes 2026 STAR POINT rule and serving rotation.
Padel for tennis players — what transfers, what doesn't, and how to adapt fast
Tennis players adapt to padel faster than most — but the wrong instincts cost you. Here's exactly what transfers, what to unlearn, and how to get competitive in weeks.
Padel partner communication — what to say, when to say it
Padel is doubles. The partner you don't talk to is the partner who'll let you down. Here's what to say, when to say it, and what to never say mid-match.
Padel shoes guide — what to look for and which to avoid
Padel shoes need lateral support, the right sole pattern (herringbone or omni), and durability for the constant lateral movement padel demands. Here's what to look for.
Best padel rackets 2026 — by level, style, and budget
The best padel rackets for 2026, organised by player level, playing style, and budget. Beginner to advanced, control to power, with specific examples per category.
Padel court dimensions — exact measurements and what they mean
Official padel court dimensions: 20m × 10m, walls 3–4m high, net 88cm at the centre. Here's the complete spec including service lines, wall composition, and surface.
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