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Guides, technique and padel culture — from our writers.

Left or Right? How to Pick Your Side in PadelFor beginners

Left or Right? How to Pick Your Side in Padel

Not sure which side to play in padel — left or right? We break down how your hand, forehand and confidence decide the right position for you.

Beginner's Diary12 min read
How to Book Your First Padel Court in TashkentFor beginners

How to Book Your First Padel Court in Tashkent

Schedules, payment, check-in and canceling politely — a step-by-step guide to booking a padel court in Tashkent so your first game goes smoothly.

Beginner's Diary12 min read
Your First Padel Lesson: What to ExpectFor beginners

Your First Padel Lesson: What to Expect

What to bring, how to choose between a group and private lesson, and the mistakes almost every beginner makes at their very first padel lesson in Tashkent.

Beginner's Diary11 min read
How Much Does Padel Cost in Tashkent? A Beginner's Budget GuideFor beginners

How Much Does Padel Cost in Tashkent? A Beginner's Budget Guide

Court rental, a racket, lessons, memberships — an honest breakdown of what it actually costs to start playing padel in Tashkent, and where you can save.

Beginner's Diary12 min read
How Long Does It Take to Get Good at Padel?For beginners

How Long Does It Take to Get Good at Padel?

A realistic beginner's timeline: what to expect week by week, month by month, and in your first year on court.

Beginner's Diary12 min read
Padel Tilt: How Not to Wreck Your Whole Match Over One MistakeFor beginners

Padel Tilt: How Not to Wreck Your Whole Match Over One Mistake

One ball into the net and your head follows it. Here's how padel beginners reset fast after a mistake instead of unraveling for the rest of the match.

Beginner's Diary11 min read
Padel Skill Levels: The 1.0–7.0 Scale ExplainedFor beginners

Padel Skill Levels: The 1.0–7.0 Scale Explained

Padel levels run on a 1.0–7.0 scale — and yours decides which tournaments you can enter and who you'll actually enjoy playing. Here's how to find your number.

Beginner's Diary12 min read
Padel Scoring Explained: From 15-Love to the Golden PointFor beginners

Padel Scoring Explained: From 15-Love to the Golden Point

Padel borrows tennis numbers but adds the golden point, a 7-point tiebreak and a few quirks of its own. A step-by-step guide so you keep score from match one.

Beginner's Diary18 min read
Padel vs Tennis: The Real Differences and Why Padel Is Easier to StartFor beginners

Padel vs Tennis: The Real Differences and Why Padel Is Easier to Start

Padel and tennis only look alike from a distance. We break down the court, racket, rules and scoring — and explain why padel is so much easier to pick up from zero.

Beginner's Diary12 min read

The padel blog

The PlayPadel blog is a knowledge base about padel: stroke technique, pair tactics, choosing gear, the rules and tips for beginners. Articles are written by practising coaches and players, so the advice works straight away on court.

Here you'll find beginner guides, breakdowns of advanced technique, racket and ball reviews, news from Tashkent's padel community and reports from tournaments. Read to play smarter and enjoy every game more.

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