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2026

From the clubhouse

Padel blog

Practical advice to help you book the right court, improve your game, and enjoy padel more often.

15 articles tagged beginners · Show all

10 Best Padel Rackets for Women UK (2026)
29 September 2026Jamie Holt
The best padel rackets for women in the UK for 2026: lighter, manoeuvrable picks from HEAD, Bullpadel, adidas and more, and how to choose the right weight.
9 Best Padel Racket Sets UK (2026): 2-Player Bundles
29 September 2026

Jamie Holt

The best padel racket sets in the UK for 2026: two-racket bundles with balls from Wilson, HEAD, adidas and NOX, plus when it's cheaper to build your own.

Padel Score Cheat Sheet: What Your Court Side Means

22 July 2026Jamie Holt

Quick padel scoring tip for the server: left side means 15–0 or 0–15, right side means 0–0 or 15–15. A shareable cheat sheet for keeping score.

40 Padel Terms Every Beginner Should Know (UK Glossary)

10 June 2026Jamie Holt

40 padel terms explained for UK beginners: bandeja, víbora, chiquita, por tres, golden point, and the court slang you hear in your first month.

Padel Scoring Explained: How Points, Games and Sets Work

2 June 2026Jamie Holt

Padel scoring rules explained: how points, games, sets, and tie-breaks work in the UK, plus the doubles serving order beginners get wrong.

Padel Player Levels Explained: What Do Playtomic Ratings Mean?

29 May 2026Jamie Holt

Playtomic padel levels 1.0–7.0 explained for UK players: what each band means, how ratings are set, and which level to book for your first open match.

15 Padel Mistakes Beginners Make (And How to Fix Them)

26 May 2026Jamie Holt

15 common padel mistakes for UK beginners: wrong level matches, ignoring the walls, net crashes, poor calls, and the habits that slow your progress.

Padel for Beginners Over 40: What to Know Before Your First Game

22 May 2026Jamie Holt

Starting padel over 40 in the UK? Why the sport suits older beginners, what to wear, how to pace your first session, and where to find your level.

Padel Etiquette at UK Clubs: The Unwritten Rules

18 May 2026Jamie Holt

Padel etiquette at UK clubs: warming up, calling balls, glass safety, punctuality, and the small things regulars notice (but rarely say out loud).

Padel Positions in Doubles: Who Stands Where (and When to Switch)

14 May 2026Jamie Holt

Padel doubles positioning for UK beginners: net vs baseline roles, the diagonal split, when to switch sides, and the mistakes that leave gaps open.

How to Play Padel: Rules for Beginners

17 April 2026Jamie Holt

Padel rules explained in plain English: scoring, serving, walls, equipment, and what to expect at your first UK session.

Can You Touch the Net in Padel?

29 March 2026Jamie Holt

No. Touching the net, net post, or net cord with your body, racket, or clothing during a live point loses the point. Net cord rules, follow-through faults, and net cords explained.

Can the Ball Bounce Twice in Padel?

7 March 2026Jamie Holt

No. If the ball bounces twice on your side before you hit it, the point is over. When the double-bounce rule applies, common mistakes, and what counts as one bounce.

9 Best Padel Shoes UK (2026): What to Wear on Court

3 March 2026Jamie Holt

The best padel shoes in the UK for 2026, from £40 budget omni-court trainers to lightweight padel-specific pairs, plus what UK clubs expect you to wear.

10 Best Padel Rackets for Beginners in the UK (2026)

27 February 2026Jamie Holt

The 10 best padel rackets for beginners in the UK, from £45 to £85, plus how to choose weight, shape and balance before you buy.

About the author

Padel expert & guide writer · Manchester

Jamie picked up padel when the first courts opened around Manchester and never looked back. A former club tennis player, he now plays three or four times a week and writes practical, UK-focused guides for Padel Court Finder — covering rules, gear, booking tips, and the local scene.

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