I was just as surprised as you are right now when I first heard the name “padel tennis”.

I get what tennis is, but what’s with the padel?

Padel tennis can be seen as a miniature version of tennis, just a tad bit more exhilarating and fun. I first read about padel tennis on the internet and I was amazed.

This just forced me into a rabbit hole that I knew there was no coming out of. I would spend endless hours on the internet watching videos on padel tennis and how it is played, which is exactly why I invested in Xfinity internet in the first place with its unlimited data so I could spend endless amounts of time.

I’ll be sharing everything that I found out and who knows you might find the sport intriguing as well! So, let’s get started.

How Did it Start?

Padel, as it is commonly called, is a racquet-based sport that was first played in Mexico back in the late 1960s and well, the rest is history.

Ever since the 60s, the game has picked up pace and is a pretty popular sport in the United States. It can be seen as the perfect combination between tennis and squash. The best part is, that person of any age can play the game, provided how simple the nature of the game is.

How Do You Play?

Unlike tennis, padel tennis is a game that is only played in doubles. You may only play one-on-one if you are training, but the actual game requires doubles.

As for the court, it takes elements from both tennis and squash. The court is divided into two halves as it is in tennis and the court is surrounded by four walls as it is in squash.

However, in this game, the serve is done from below and the ball shouldn’t hit the ground more than once. Volleys are allowed and after the ball hits the wall, it can be played. This is exactly what makes the game interesting since the rallies are as long as they can be, resulting in long games. You just need to see how you can switch up the game and your strategy so that you and your buddies can have fun.

What Equipment Are Required?

Since the game picks up a lot of elements from tennis and squash, padel tennis also revolves around the idea of using rackets and a ball. While the ball may look like your everyday tennis ball, it is actually a lot different in terms of its material and consistency. The ball is softer and is easy to hit.

The racket is also different from your ordinary tennis and squash rackets, as padel rackets are flat on the surface and have a softer material. The center of the racket has a mixture of foam and rubber, with a layer of plastic on it. This makes the ball easier to hit and also makes the racket easy to swing. Since the racket looks like a paddle, that is what gives the game its name.

How Do You Score Points?

The rules of the game are more or less similar to those of tennis, a point is given to a player if the ball bounces twice on a player’s side of the court. Similarly, a point is rewarded if the ball hits the net. A point is also scored if a player hits the ball while being outside the field of play or hits the opponent’s wall without the ball bouncing first.

The matches consist of three sets or five sets, the first player to win two out of three sets wins. If you are playing five sets, then you need to win at least three sets to win the game. The first team that wins six games wins the game, however, you must play a tie-breaker match if a set goes to six games each. The first one that scores seven points wins the game after breaking the tie.

The scoring system is similar to tennis, the scores progress from 15, 30, 40, and then Game. However, if both teams’ scores reach 40, then this is a deuce and two consecutive points need to be scored to win the game from a deuce point. Also, keep in mind that the players change their side of the court every time an odd number of the game is played.

The best part of the game is that even though it is a competitive one, you will have the time of your life when you play it with your friends. So grab a padel racket and get started!

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