Beginner's guide to padel

Start here: your first steps into padel

1. What is padel? The honest explainer — how padel works, what makes it different, and where to find a court.
2. Your first session What to expect when you step onto a padel court for the first time.
3. What to wear You do not need specialist kit — but there are a few things worth knowing.
4. Padel etiquette The unwritten rules that keep games friendly and courts running smoothly.
5. Scoring and match day How scoring works and what catches beginners out in their first proper match.
6. Finding people to play with The easiest ways to get into regular games as a new player.
7. Choosing a club What to look for when picking where to play — beyond just proximity.