The padel blog
Guides, technique and padel culture — from our writers.
Padel culturePadel for Kids in Tashkent: Where to Start
When to start, which racket to buy, how to pick a coach and club — a practical guide for parents ready to bring their child onto the court.
TrainingGroup vs. Private Padel Lessons: What Actually Speeds Up Progress
Group classes are cheaper and more social; private lessons fix technique faster. Here's which to pick at each stage — and how to combine both.
Padel cultureTashkent's Padel Scene: How the Community Really Works
From empty courts a couple of years ago to booked-out evening slots: how and where Tashkent's padel community actually lives and grows.
For beginnersPadel 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.
TournamentsAmericano and Mexicano: social padel formats explained
Americano, Mexicano and King of the Court are the most popular social padel formats. Here are the rules, the scoring and which one fits your group.
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.
TrainingPadel 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.
Padel culturePadel 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.
TrainingPadel 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.
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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