Where does padel come from?
Padel was born in Mexico in the late 60s. The sport was soon imported to Spain and Argentina, and then to all the Spanish-speaking countries of South America. Today, padel is the second most popular sport in Spain, behind soccer but ahead of tennis. There are 8 million players worldwide.
What are the rules of padel?
The game is played 2 against 2 (doubles). The serve is diagonally spooned and there are 2 balls allowed. One rebound is allowed. The ball bounces before hitting any part of the court. A ball can be hit against a wall after the rebound (against a wall only, not against the fence). The ball may leave the court after the rebound and may be caught outside the court. Points are scored in the same way as in tennis.
How do I get started playing padel?
First of all, you need to choose balls that are slow enough and have a large diameter, and then get a racket for occasional players. As for the racket, choose a teardrop-shaped one, which will give you a wider centering zone and therefore a greater ability to center and return the ball well. The racket should also be light (between 350 and 380 grams) for good maneuverability.
