Beginner

Getting back to padel after a break? Ease in the right way, protect your joints, and rebuild timing and fitness across your first four weeks back.

Six screens, three names, one scoreline. How to log your first padel match in Padellog in under a minute, even when nobody else you play with has the app.

The best padel apps in 2026, sorted by the job they do: booking, matchmaking and levels, match tracking, coaching video, and following the professional tour.

Book a padel court at peak times on purpose: how release windows work, the cancellation wave 24 hours out, and what off-peak courts quietly give you in return.

Work out your real padel level with a five-ball on-court test, honest level bands described by what you actually do, and the habits that inflate your number.

Start a padel league at your club that reaches its final week: choosing a format, sizing the calendar, handling dropouts, and keeping the table honest.

Padel grip types explained: how to find the continental, the bevel map, grip pressure, when a grip change is worth it and the tennis habits that cost points.

The padel forehand is the shot players trust most and control least. Grip, contact point, swing path, the six most common faults and four drills to fix them.

A summer padel heat management guide: how to play in hot weather safely with the right timing, hydration, clothing, and smart tactics that beat the heat.

Nervous about your first padel league match? Learn what to expect, how to prepare the week before, and how to handle nerves so you play your real game.