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Technique

Both Back: How to Defend as a Pair in Padel

When pressure forces you away from the net, both players must retreat together. Learn when to switch, where to stand and how to win the net back.

Coach's Corner14 min read

Technique

The Bote Pronto: Taking the Ball Early Without Losing Control

Bote pronto means meeting the ball right after it bounces off the court, before it reaches the glass. Here's the technique, timing and when to use it.

Coach's Corner11 min read

Technique

Poaching in Padel: When to Cross and Steal the Point

A net poach can win the point in one shot — or tear your side of the court wide open. When to cross the middle, how to read it, and where to move after.

Coach's Corner12 min read

Technique

The padel dejada: the shot that switches off pace

The dejada is a short, soft, almost spin-free shot that kills the ball's speed instead of adding to it. We break down the grip, technique and when to play it.

Coach's Corner12 min read

Courts

Padel Court Surfaces: How Turf and Sand Change Your Game

Artificial turf, sand infill, drainage and carpet age — what a padel court is actually made of, and why the same surface plays differently from club to club.

Coach's Corner12 min read

Technique

Reading Your Opponent: Anticipation in Padel

Reaction speed only gets you so far. Learn the racket, stance and glass-bounce cues that let you read your opponent's shot before they've even hit it.

Coach's Corner12 min read

Technique

The Split Step: The Habit That Speeds Up Your Padel Game

The split step is a tiny hop timed to your opponent's contact — and it decides whether you reach the ball. Mechanics, timing and drills inside.

Coach's Corner12 min read

Training

Preventing Padel Injuries: A Practical Guide

Why padel injuries happen, how to warm up properly, and what actually helps you recover between sessions — a practical guide from the PlayPadel team.

Coach's Corner12 min read

Technique

The Padel Smash: Finish the Point, Don't Give It Away

The padel smash isn't a tennis-style kill shot. Here's the technique, target selection with the walls in mind, common mistakes and drills that fix them.

Coach's Corner13 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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