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New to Padel?

The UK's fastest-growing sport is easier to learn than you think. Get everything you need to play your first game.

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What is Padel?

5 min intro

 2

Learn the Rules

8 min read

 3

Book Your First Game

6 min guide
Find Courts Near You

City Guides

Find the best courts in your area

London 13 venues Manchester Birmingham Leeds Bristol Liverpool Glasgow Edinburgh Cardiff Brighton Southampton Derby Newcastle Swansea
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London Padel Guide

13+ venues, 56+ courts across all areas. Indoor & outdoor options from £25-80/hr.

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North West

Manchester Padel Guide

The Padel Club TraffordCity - UK's largest purpose-built venue with 11 courts.

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Equipment Guides

What you need to play (hint: not much!)

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Choosing Your First Racket

Round, diamond, or teardrop? The best beginner rackets in 2026.

10 min 👟

What to Wear

Clothing, footwear, and accessories for indoor & outdoor courts.

4 min 🏃

Padel Shoes Guide

Why proper shoes matter more than your racket. Top brands compared.

7 min 🏷️

Racket Brands 2026

Head, Babolat, Bullpadel, Nox - find your perfect brand.

10 min ⚖️

Padel vs Tennis

Key differences in courts, rackets, balls, and gameplay.

7 min

Improve Your Game

Level up your padel skills

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Essential Padel Shots

Master the bandeja, vibora, and chiquita.

12 min 📍

Court Positioning

Where to stand and how to move with your partner.

8 min ⚠️

10 Beginner Mistakes

Avoid these pitfalls and progress faster.

6 min

Ready to Play?

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