Tips for playing padel in winter

We will try to motivate you to play padel in winter. You might as well practice padel during the summer is not at all a problem, as much to practice it on the arrival of the cold autumn days and cold winter, it becomes more complicated.

With wet days, shorter days, colder temperatures, the desire to go out after work is not always there.

With these tips, we will try to make sure that even in the cold and wet winter, you spend a pleasant time on the field.

1- A good warm up

Warming will always be essential in the practice of any sport, and even more the winter. Feel free to arrive earlier and jog to get your body started. If you have little space, the jump rope will be the perfect tool.

When you enter the field, go slowly. No need to hit your balls like Rafa Nadal or try to get the ball out of 3 with the first shots of the racket. Even the match started do not play everything at 100%, the warm-up continues. You will have time to realize your super acceleration to recover a cushion later.

2- Use adequate clothing

A large number of warm clothes exist for the practice of padel. Use them to gradually adapt your body to the outside temperatures. Don't put on shorts and a t-shirt on the first game. If you do it at the end of the first set, the effect of your new Paquito t-shirt on your partners will also be important.

3- Avoid fresh drinks

Prefer drinks at room temperature rather than those that come out of the fridge to prevent your throat from suffering too much.

4- Use shoes in good condition

Using shoes in good condition and with a deep-crotch sole will protect you from uncontrolled slips that could hurt you, but also protect you from moisture from the ground.

5 - Cover immediately after the match

Taking a hot shower and / or dressing warmly after a workout or match should be a reflex. If you do not, you may have to leave your racket in its cover for several weeks.

6- Indoor Play

Why hadn't I thought about it sooner. If you live in an area where there are padel covered, enjoy and play in these complexes protected from the cold and the rain.

source: PadelAddict

Julien Bondia

Julien Bondia is a teacher of padel in Tenerife (Spain). Columnist and advisor, he helps you play better through his tutorials and tactical/technical articles padel.