What is Padel?
Everything you need to know about the
fastest-growing sport on the planet.
The Basics
Think Tennis Meets Squash
(with a lot more rallies)
Padel (pronounced pah-del) is an energetic racquet sport played predominantly as doubles. While it shares a similar scoring system to traditional tennis, the way it’s played creates a completely unique experience:
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The Court: Padel is played on a compact court (roughly one-third the size of a tennis court) enclosed by high walls of toughened glass and mesh wire.
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The Walls are in Play: Just like in squash, you can let the ball hit the back or side glass walls and play it on the rebound, leading to thrilling, extended rallies.
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Underhand Serves: Forget power-serving over your head. All serves in Padel are underhand, keeping the ball in play and making matches instantly competitive.
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Equipment: Players use solid, stringless perforated paddles (shorter than tennis rackets) and a lower-pressure tennis ball for controlled, tactical play.
Why Is Padel Taking
Over the World?
Instant Fun
Minimal learning curve. You’ll be having long, exciting rallies in your very first session.
Low-Impact, High Energy
Less sprinting across large areas, making it easier on joints while delivering an incredible cardio workout.
Strategy Over Brute Force
Angles, wall rebounds, and smart placement beat hard hitting every single time.
Highly Social
Played exclusively as doubles on a smaller court, conversation and team strategy flow naturally.
Padel vs. Tennis:
What’s the Difference?
Versus Tennis
Padel courts are smaller and enclosed by glass walls that keep the ball in play. The underhand serve means fewer unforced errors and more actual playtime.
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At St Andrews Beach Recreational Club
99 Bass Meadows Blvd, St Andrews VIC