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 Diary·11 min read

Training

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 Life·12 min read

Technique

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 Corner·14 min read

For 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 Diary·12 min read

Tournaments

Your 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.

Club Life·12 min read

Technique

The Lob in Padel: The Shot That Wins Amateur Matches

The lob is padel's most underrated shot — it's how you steal the net from your opponents. Defensive vs offensive lobs, technique, targets and drills.

Coach's Corner·12 min read

Training

Padel Court Positioning: How to Move as a Pair

Padel is won with positioning, not power. We break down the wall of two, who takes the middle, the transition to the net, and pair communication — with drills.

Club Life·12 min read

Technique

Playing 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.

Beginner's Diary·13 min read

Technique

The Bandeja in Padel: A Complete Guide to the Shot That Holds the Net

The bandeja is padel's essential controlling overhead. Master the five-step technique, grip, footwork, the common mistakes and drills from a 6.0 coach.

Coach's Corner·13 min read

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