The UK padel player’s handbook
Play better padel.
Straight-talking guides on rules, technique and kit from James, a UK player who has been on court since 2015.
- 85In-depth guides
- 2015On court since
- 6Topic hubs
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View every guide →Find your game
Start hereWhere are you
The ultimate guide to padel →Where are you
on your padel journey?
01
Never played
Understand the game before you book your first court.
- What is padel tennis?4 min
- What is the difference between padel tennis and tennis?5 min
- How do you play padel for the first time?10 min
02
Just started
Learn the rules properly and get the right kit.
- Padel tennis rules3 min
- How to choose the best padel racket for a beginner3 min
- What are the best padel tennis shoes?7 min
03
Playing regularly
Add new shots and smarter positioning to win more points.
- What is the bajada shot and how to play it in padel tennis?5 min
- How to play the chiquita in padel and when to use it5 min
- What is no man's land in padel tennis?6 min
Speak the language
Every padel term explained →Padel, A to Z
BajadaAn attacking smash played after the ball rebounds off the back wall.Read the guide →ChiquitaA soft, low ball aimed at the feet of opponents at the net.Read the guide →No man's landThe mid-court zone where points are most often lost.Read the guide →Australian formationA serving formation with both players on the same side of the court.Read the guide →PronationThe wrist rotation behind a powerful, controlled smash.Read the guide →
Who is behind the Hub
Hi, I am Jimbob
I am James, but my friends call me Jimbob. I have been playing padel since 2015, although I first saw a padel court when I visited Faro in 2012. Having played tennis and squash growing up, I picked the sport up quickly. My aim with Padel Tennis Hub is to help you learn along with me about how you can improve your game.
James Carter · Founder and writer