Le padel is a sport that appeals to people quickly because of its ease of use and the conviviality that we encounter in the field. Today, thanks to the growing number of padel in France, you will easily find a place to play near you.

So if you have decided to get started, here are some tips to follow.

1- Never put off until tomorrow

If you want to get into padel, go ahead, don't put it off until tomorrow. Do you have a partner problem? Your club will be happy to find you one. No excuses.

2- Do not put the bar too high in the game

Do not play 5 games in the first week, you might get bored very quickly. Take it easy, little by little. Let your body get used to it and do not neglect the sports you practiced alongside, in particular running which is very complementary.

3- Use suitable equipment

You do not need to invest a lot when you start, but two things are very important: the racket that you can rent in your club or buy in specialty stores. Snowshoes are very affordable. Another element, the shoes. Put on your shoes properly because soft shoes may hurt you.

4- Leave your excuses aside and highlight the benefits of this sport

Participate in a match or a training session a week, and make this niche crowned. As you go, you'll feel at home on the pitch and in the club. You will quickly notice an improvement in your game and you will feel good after each session.

5- To learn, listen to professionals

To learn, nothing better than taking lessons. Have you had a bad experience with a teacher? no big deal. Try with another, even the pros change. For those who take a look at their wallet, a number of tutorials exist online which detail each move of the padel.

6- Learn with a friend

Starting a sport alone is never easy for motivation, but at two it's easier. If you have the opportunity to start two, do it.

7 - Set achievable goals

Especially if you start playing tournaments. Do not think you will win the first tournament. Set goals that are simple and achievable and change as you go.

8- Learn from professionals

We are lucky today, thanks to the internet, to have a large number of matches broadcast both in France and internationally. Learn from these games for game tactics and two-player games. Feel free to spend time watching the women's games, not for their pretty legs but for the fact that the game is slower and more representative of the game we play in a club. Men belong to another planet.

9- Take pleasure

This sport is great for that. In a few minutes, you'll smile with an ear. Always remember the first times you hit the ball and never forget that while it's a sport, it's all about fun.

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.

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