What is padel and why is it so popular?

Main idea

Padel is usually played two against two on a compact court with glass walls. The ball must bounce on the opponent's side before it can rebound from the glass and stay in play.

What to practise

The sport is popular because it is social, active and easier to start than many racket sports. You can rally on day one while still having plenty to learn later.

Key takeaways

For a first session, rent a racket, wear stable sports shoes and focus on control rather than power.

• Padel is usually played two against two on a compact court with glass walls. The ball must bounce on the opponent's side before it…
• The sport is popular because it is social, active and easier to start than many racket sports. You can rally on day one while stil…
• For a first session, rent a racket, wear stable sports shoes and focus on control rather than power.