Is padel easy to learn?

Yes. Most people can rally in their first session thanks to the smaller court and underhand serve. Learning to use the walls well takes longer.

Should tennis players take up padel?

Many do and adapt quickly. Expect to shorten your swing, use more lobs and learn to play the ball off the glass.

Padel Tips for Beginners

5 video lessons

Small habits that make the biggest difference early on.

Quick answer & tips ▾

New padel players improve fastest by focusing on position and patience rather than power. Stay level with your partner, move up to the net together after a good lob or approach, and fall back together when the opponents lob you.

Let the ball come to you off the glass, keep the swing short, and use the lob whenever you are under pressure. Most points at beginner level are lost through errors, so keeping the ball in play is the quickest way to win more.

Key tips

Move with your partner as a pair.
Lob when the opponents are at the net and you are under pressure.
Keep your racket up and your swing short at the net.
Do not try to win the point from the back of the court.

FAQ

Is padel easy to learn?: Yes. Most people can rally in their first session thanks to the smaller court and underhand serve. Learning to use the walls well takes longer.
Should tennis players take up padel?: Many do and adapt quickly. Expect to shorten your swing, use more lobs and learn to play the ball off the glass.