In recent years, regardless of whether or not you know how to play Padel, the number of players associated with this sport has increased significantly, which has made this sport a trend which, regardless, of gender, age or physical condition has attracted men and women who have never picked up a racquet in their lives.
Furthermore, learning how to play Padel is not a difficult task, since most players are invited to play by a friend who has already played and from then on they gain their own autonomy.
However, like any other sport, there are various levels to play Padel, which independently of the objective of each participant can lead, or not, to the necessity of classes.
THE BENEFITS OF PADEL
As with all the other sports, Padel also offers various advantages to those who practice it. Among the various benefits of this sport we highlight the following ones:
It is a fun, social and competitive sport;
It doesn't require specific equipment, the practitioners only need comfortable clothes, racket and ball;
It is a simple, intuitive and easily understood sport;
It promotes competition and respect for the opponent;
Increases the capacity to improve;
Develops self-control of emotions;
Encourages sociability;
Tones muscles;
Increases cardiovascular resistance;
Supports the development of agility;
Improves motor coordination;
Optimises neuromuscular activity;
Stimulates the capacity to react;
Acts in the prevention of ageing;
Helps to lose weight;
Helps reduce stress;
Helps prevent injuries;
It is practicable all year round;
Helps you sleep better.
HOW TO PLAY PADEL: SOME TIPS
Although it is an accessible game and easy to understand, like all sports, in Padel there are also rules.
This way, and in a way that you can easily learn how to play Padel, we leave you here, in a detailed way, 3 essential tips to start playing Padel:
1- FIND OUT THE RULES OF THE MATCH
SCORING
Padel has the same scoring system as tennis (0, 15, 30, 40, equal, advantage), being played to the best of 3 sets.
As a rule, and so that everyone can follow the score of the game, one of the players will say the points out loud.
CHANGE OF COURT
The change of court happens when the sum of the points is odd, for example 2-1 or 3-2.
In the first game of the set (1-0), there is no change of court.
SERVICE
The service is executed from below and cannot be made above the waist. It must also always be executed diagonally and always on the right side, serving to the opposite board diagonally, the so-called diagonally opposite service.
In addition, the players of the team receiving the service must be behind the line that defines the service squares.
LEVELS
In order to play with other partners or even to take Padel lessons, it is necessary that you are on the correct level.
This way there are 4 types of levels:
Level 1: Advanced level player;
Level 2: Intermediate-high level player;
Level 3: Intermediate-low level player;
Level 4: Basic-level player.
2- WALL
The back and side walls are meant to facilitate the game, not to hinder it.
Therefore, the player should, whenever possible, use the walls to his advantage, letting the ball hit the wall to then take the lead in the game.
3- TEAM
Padel is a great sport for those who love to socialize. Namely because it is a sport alwaysplayed in doubles.
This way, it is necessary to have a playing partner, as well as an opposing pair.
Ideally, you should look for a partner who is on the same level as you, because this will promote better work both tactically and psychologically. As the pair that you are, you should focus on the movements that you both make, as well as covering spaces at the net and, above all, having fun.
THE CHOICE OF RACKET
Knowing how to play Padel is the first step for any player who wants to start practicing this sport. However, as important as knowing how to play is to know how to choose one of the fundamental instruments of the game: the racket.
So, the choice of a Padel racket should not be based only on its external appearance, but on the following aspects and characteristics:
Shape and swing;
Weight;
Hardness.
SHAPE AND BALANCE
The shape is one of the most important factors when choosing a Padel racket. Because, depending on the shape, the racket changes the balance point and its "sweet spot".
Thus, there are 3 types of shapes for Padel rackets:
Diamond shape: the balance point is distributed on the racket head and the “sweet spot” is much smaller in comparison with the other shapes, which makes the racket more technical, less easy to handle and therefore more suitable for experienced players looking to add power to their game.
Teardrop shape: this shape is the middle ground between the round and diamond shapes and is the midway point of balance. In this case, the sweet spot is still not as wide as with the round shape, but it is a much more forgiving racket than the diamond shape.
Round shape: This racket shape is without doubt the ideal model for those who are starting Padel, because the "sweet spot" is very wide, which makes the racket much more permissive because it has the ideal impact zone in a very large area of the racket face.
WEIGHT
One of the factors first considered by players and which has special relevance in the way they play is the racket's weight.
As indicated above, the shape of the racket has a great influence on the feeling of weight. A diamond-shaped racket will always have a greater feeling of weight than a round-shaped racket.
HARDNESS
A harder racket will allow greater control of the stroke and will have less power. On the other hand, a softer racket will provide more power and less control. However, rackets with a softer core are usually less durable.
CONCLUSION
So, if your goal is to learn how to play Padel and start practicing this sport frequently, then the best thing you have to do is to create a team, choose the field and prepare your equipment.
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