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Guides, technique and padel culture — from our writers.

The bajada: counter-attacking off the back glassTechnique

The bajada: counter-attacking off the back glass

The bajada is padel's most aggressive baseline shot. Learn to read the lob, meet the ball coming off the glass at the right height, and turn defence into offence.

Coach's Corner13 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 Fitness at Home: 7 Exercises That Actually Change Your GameTraining

Padel Fitness at Home: 7 Exercises That Actually Change Your Game

Padel isn't a long-run sport — it's sideways bursts from a deep squat. Seven home exercises, no gym, and a ready 25-minute weekly plan.

Club Life16 min read
The chiquita in padel: the quiet shot that steals the netTechnique

The chiquita in padel: the quiet shot that steals the net

The chiquita is a slow, low ball played at the feet of the netters. Learn when it beats a lob, how to hit it, and where to aim to take the net safely.

Coach's Corner14 min read
Padel Court Etiquette: 20 Rules That Make You the Partner Everyone WantsPadel culture

Padel Court Etiquette: 20 Rules That Make You the Partner Everyone Wants

Padel is a social sport, and your on-court manners decide whether you get invited back. The unwritten rules: before, during, and after the game.

Club Life13 min read
The Padel Serve: The One Shot You Fully ControlTechnique

The 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.

Beginner's Diary11 min read
Padel Doubles Communication: Play as One TeamTraining

Padel Doubles Communication: Play as One Team

Padel is always doubles, and amateur matches are won by teamwork, not single shots. Learn what to call on court, who takes the middle and how to gel as a pair.

Club Life12 min read
The Víbora in Padel: Mastering the Attacking OverheadTechnique

The Víbora in Padel: Mastering the Attacking Overhead

The víbora is the bandeja with teeth: same swing, but higher, more aggressive and with sidespin. Here's the technique, grip, footwork, targets and drills.

Coach's Corner14 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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