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Guides, technique and padel culture — from our writers.
TrainingThe Transition Zone: How to Take the Net in Padel
The middle of the court is where amateurs lose the most points. Here's how to read the transition zone: when to move up, how to move, and which shot gets you to the net.
GearHow to Choose Padel Shoes: A Beginner's Guide
Your shoes matter more than your racket, yet most beginners buy them last. Here's how to pick the sole, the fit, the budget — and avoid the classic mistakes.
TechniqueThe Padel Return: How to Take Control Early
The return is the most underrated shot in padel. Learn the ready position, three return options and a step-by-step technique to stop gifting away points.
TechniqueThe Padel Volley: How to Win at the Net
The volley is the workhorse of net play — it's how you finish points. Grip, high vs low volley, footwork, where to aim and drills to build control.
CourtsSun on the court: when it blinds you and when it is too hot
A step-by-step look at how PlaySport predicts the sun on every Tashkent court: NOAA astronomy, court orientation, a glare score, heat by WBGT, and a check against real venues.
For beginnersPadel 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.
TrainingForehand or backhand side: choosing your spot in padel doubles
In padel each partner owns one half of the court. Here's who plays right, who plays left, how to test your side in three sessions, and when to switch mid-match.
TechniqueThe 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.
For beginnersPadel 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.
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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