By Andi Neugarten-Chief Padel Addict-6lovesports
So your friends have started playing, you have passed some courts and seen people playing, or maybe some feeds have popped up on your social media! But you are intrigued, but a little nervous and confused about how to get started. Here are a few simple ways to get started!
Look around to identify the clubs closest to you. Just do a google maps search. Check their websites for programming. Sign up for a beginner class. Wear tennis shoes and borrow or rent a padel racket from the club. Don’t buy one right away! Usually a beginner class should include a racket rental.
Download the playbypoint app on your phone and create an account.
Add your local clubs as this will allow you to sign up for lessons and clinics as well as join existing games or set up your own games.
Take a few more beginner classes, maybe even advance to high beginner or low intermediate.if you played racket sports before, you will be a very fast learner and will advance quickly.
Get some matches going- start with players from your class, ask your coach to set some up, or look on play by point for open games with other beginner level players! Find a coach you like and take lessons! But don’t wait, don’t get left behind! This game is seriously addictive and fun and social and athletic. Its just super cool on every level! See you on the court!
