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Guides, technique and padel culture — from our writers.

For beginners
Left or Right? How to Pick Your Side in PadelFor beginners

Left or Right? How to Pick Your Side in Padel

Not sure which side to play in padel — left or right? We break down how your hand, forehand and confidence decide the right position for you.

Beginner's Diary12 min read
Court Booking Etiquette: Cancellations, No-Shows and Splitting the BillPadel culture

Court Booking Etiquette: Cancellations, No-Shows and Splitting the Bill

Booking the slot is the easy part. Here's how to handle cancellations, no-shows, splitting payment for four, and playing as a guest at another club.

Club Life11 min read
How to Book Your First Padel Court in TashkentFor beginners

How to Book Your First Padel Court in Tashkent

Schedules, payment, check-in and canceling politely — a step-by-step guide to booking a padel court in Tashkent so your first game goes smoothly.

Beginner's Diary12 min read
The 10-Minute Padel Warm-Up Every Beginner Should KnowTraining

The 10-Minute Padel Warm-Up Every Beginner Should Know

Beginners strain muscles more than experienced players do with a cold start. A step-by-step 10-minute warm-up, common mistakes, and tips for Tashkent's summer heat.

Beginner's Diary14 min read
What to Wear for Padel: A Tashkent Gear GuideGear

What to Wear for Padel: A Tashkent Gear Guide

Fabrics, fit, sun protection and Tashkent's seasons — what actually helps your game on court, and what just gets in the way.

Club Life11 min read
Your First Padel Lesson: What to ExpectFor beginners

Your First Padel Lesson: What to Expect

What to bring, how to choose between a group and private lesson, and the mistakes almost every beginner makes at their very first padel lesson in Tashkent.

Beginner's Diary11 min read
How Much Does Padel Cost in Tashkent? A Beginner's Budget GuideFor beginners

How Much Does Padel Cost in Tashkent? A Beginner's Budget Guide

Court rental, a racket, lessons, memberships — an honest breakdown of what it actually costs to start playing padel in Tashkent, and where you can save.

Beginner's Diary12 min read
Padel Tournament Nerves: How to Actually Calm DownTournaments

Padel 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.

Club Life12 min read
How Long Does It Take to Get Good at Padel?For beginners

How 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.

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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