Welcome to the Padel Guide
Your major guide to padel for anyone interested in the sport, active players, and the padel community in Germany. Pick a topic to go deeper.
Fundamentals
What padel is, history, core ideas, and how it differs from other sports.
Rules
Playing rules, scoring, faults, and key specifics at a glance.
Court and infrastructure
Court dimensions, glass, safety, and indoor versus outdoor.
Equipment
Rackets, balls, shoes, care, and accessories for play.
Technique
Basic strokes, wall play, volleys, and technical building blocks.
Tactics
Doubles tactics, positioning, and match management.
Training
Planning, drills, exercises, and periodisation.
Fitness and athleticism
Coordination, speed, strength, and mobility for padel.
Health and injury prevention
Common issues, prevention, and return to play.
Mental game
Competition mindset, focus, and doubles team dynamics.
Getting started and learning paths
Beginner paths, first sessions, and progression to tournament play.
Tournaments and competition
Formats, preparation, and match analysis.
Federations, rankings, and organisation
National and international bodies, ranking systems, and structures.
Club management and operations
Running facilities, economics, and digital processes.
Community and culture
Building community, events, inclusion, and travel.
FAQ and glossary
Common questions, terminology, and myth busting.