The padel blog
Guides, technique and padel culture — from our writers.
TournamentsPadel Tournament Nerves: How to Actually Calm Down
Shaky hands, a serve that suddenly won't land, jelly legs — sound familiar? Here's where tournament nerves in padel come from and what actually helps.
For beginnersHow Long Does It Take to Get Good at Padel?
A realistic beginner's timeline: what to expect week by week, month by month, and in your first year on court.
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.
GearPadel Balls: The Gear Nobody Thinks About
Everyone obsesses over rackets and shoes, then plays with whatever ball is lying around — here's why pressure, wear and Tashkent's heat matter more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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