4 min
What is padel, and why is everyone suddenly playing it?A racket sport played in doubles on an enclosed court with walls in play. The easiest racket sport to start, and the reason is the walls.
Padel, explained
Padel, explained
Padel is the fastest growing racket sport in the world and almost nobody can describe it on the first try. These are the plain answers, written by a club on the Gold Coast.
5 min
Padel rules, explained in five minutesThe underarm serve, when the glass is in play, what counts as out, and how scoring works. Everything you need before your first game.
4 min
Padel vs tennis: what actually changesSame scoring, different game. Why tennis players lose their first match and what to unlearn.
4 min
Your first time on a padel court: what to expectWhat to wear, what to bring, how long a game takes, and the three mistakes every beginner makes.
2 min
How to say padel (it rhymes with paddle)Not pa-DEL. In Australia it is said like paddle, PAD-ul. Where the name comes from and why the spelling confuses people.
Where to play on the Gold Coast
Parkwood Padel Club has premium indoor courts in the Sports Precinct at Parkwood Village, 76-104 Napper Road, Parkwood QLD 4214, open 07:00 to 22:00 every day. Indoor means the weather never cancels a game. The club is opening soon and the opening date, court hire prices and the number of courts are still to be confirmed.
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