Padel, rounded up

Padel Roundup is an independent site covering the sport of padel: what's happening on the professional tours, what's worth knowing before you buy a racket, and how to get better once you're hooked.

Padel is the fastest-growing racket sport in the world, and the coverage hasn't kept up. Match reports live on social media, gear advice is buried in forums, and most of the best writing is in Spanish. This site pulls it together in one place, in plain English.

What we cover

• Basics — rules, scoring and how the sport works
• Gear — rackets, balls and shoes, explained without the hype
• UK Scene — clubs, courts and the British padel boom
• Skills — drills and tactics to improve your game
• Pro Tour — how the professional game is organised and where to watch

Who runs this

Padel Roundup is written and edited by Liam, a UK-based padel player who started this site after discovering how scattered the sport's coverage was. Questions, corrections and story tips are always welcome — see the contact page.

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