The padel blog
Guides, technique and padel culture — from our writers.
TechniqueThe Padel Serve: The One Shot You Fully Control
The only shot you hit with no pressure from your opponent. The rules, the grip, step-by-step technique, placement and the mistakes every beginner makes.
For beginnersPadel 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.
TournamentsYour First Padel Tournament: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Signing up for your first padel tournament is only scary until the first point. Formats explained (Americano, groups, knockout), which event to pick in Tashkent, and how to prepare.
TechniquePlaying Off the Back Wall: Stop Fearing the Glass in Padel
In padel the glass is not your enemy — it's a second chance. How the ball behaves off the wall, the basic back-glass technique, and drills for beginners.
Padel cultureHow to Find Padel Partners in Tashkent: The Complete Guide
Padel always needs four. Here's how I built my circle of players in Tashkent over three seasons, and how to find partners at your level on PlayPadel.
For beginnersMy First Month of Padel: The Beginner Mistakes Nobody Warns You About
A year ago I swapped Sunday football for padel. Here's an honest rundown of the beginner mistakes I made in my first month — and how to skip them.
GearHow to Choose Your First Padel Racket: An Honest Beginner's Buying Guide
Shape, weight, balance, core and face material — what actually matters in a first padel racket, and why a beginner should never buy a pro's diamond model.
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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