Once you try padel, you will fall in love with this sport!
This activity has gained immense popularity for several reasons. In this article, we share 10 reasons why padel is such an exciting and rapidly growing sport.
1. Anyone can play!
Padel is a sport for everyone – regardless of age, experience, or physical fitness.
People with different social statuses, personalities, and experiences can easily engage and enjoy this game.
Example
Arturo Coello won the World Padel Tour tournament (WPT Miami Open 2022) at just 19 years old, while his partner Bela was 43 years old!
Age is no barrier to padel!
2. Not in good physical shape? No problem!
Padel is an effective and gentle workout at the same time. It is an intermittent activity in which explosive movements alternate with moments of rest.
Padel improves:
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eksplozivitāti
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agility
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reaction rate
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koordināciju
The small court and doubles play make paddle tennis suitable for anyone who wants to move without excessive effort.
3. Draudzīgs iesācējiem
Padel is very easy to learn. You can sustain long plays in your first game, which would be much more difficult in tennis or badminton.
Why?
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Smaller area
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Softer ball
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Easier to control racket
Many people think padel will be difficult at first, but after a few games they don’t want to leave the court!
4. “Hello, my name is Glass, and I am your new friend.”
The padel court is enclosed by glass walls and a metal fence, which makes the game particularly dynamic and exciting.
Glass allows:
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recover the balls
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to extend the game
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to save a point in a game after a strong hit
Glass is your friend – it will help you in defense and counterattacks. Padel uses the entire space, not just the inside of the court.
5. You are not alone.
Padel is a doubles sport, which makes it very social. Ideal for:
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maybe with friends
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family activities
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for meeting new people
There is constant communication during the game, and the shared experience brings players together. With each new court and player, the padel community grows very quickly.
6. Because we love suspense!
During the padel game you will experience:
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trick shots
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unexpected pranks
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exciting strategies
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creative solutions
The enclosed area with walls makes the game fast-paced and dynamic. Each point is an interactive adventure that makes paddle exciting and addictive.
7. Jauni izaicinājumi katru dienu
Padel is not only a physical sport, but also a mental one. To win points, you need to use:
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prasmes
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stratēģija
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komandas darbs
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situācijas lasīšana
Nav tikai “sit stiprāk” – daudz svarīgāk ir:
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pareizs sitiena novietojums
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pozicionēšanās
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komunikācija ar pārinieku
8. No breaks – always playing!
Padel is a rhythmic and continuous game, unlike many other sports. You:
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you won’t waste time looking for the ball
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you will spend more time in the real game
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you will enjoy every point longer
This means more movement, fun and a sense of play!
9. From zero to hero!
Padel is one of the sports in which:
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learns skills quickly
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no sports experience required
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Visible rapid growth after just a few games
After every game you will feel like you have learned something new and become better. This satisfaction makes paddle even more attractive!
10. The perfect combination
Padel is a combination of sport, strategy and social interaction. Therefore, it is:
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exciting
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entertaining
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accessible to a wide range of people
This combination creates a positive, healthy and fun experience on the court. That’s why padel is a sport that brings people together and inspires movement.
Are you ready to start?
You must be excited about padel now, right?
To get started, you’ll need the right equipment – and we’re here to help you find it! 🎾
