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Padel serve rules: why glass and fence contact have different outcomes
A practical guide to the bounce, contact height and feet, followed by a simple progression for practicing a reliable serve.
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A practical guide to the bounce, contact height and feet, followed by a simple progression for practicing a reliable serve.
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Voit–Avina and Kalil–Gonzalez lead the boys’ results, with November’s Junior America Padel Cup next on the national-team calendar.
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The detailed schedule opens before the calendar’s headline dates, with October 31 finals followed by the World Cup in Doha.
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Clubs & OpeningsFeature
Five full-size courts and two smaller practice spaces anchor a British club program spanning coaching, social play and membership.
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A Gold title in Spain, a teenage champion in Norway and a final for Brittany Dubins show the breadth of the CUPRA FIP Tour’s closing weeks.
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The Brooklyn championships paired a three-set men’s final with a women’s title for a new partnership, against a record Division 1 prize pool.
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The published specifications show why model year, core and weight distribution matter — and why a brand’s power claims are separate from a player’s own trial.
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Coaching & CareersExplainer
The Foundation Course awards a Coaching Assistant credential. Its current scope, study format and progression rules matter for prospective coaches.
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BusinessAnalysis
The federation’s new study separates spending, output and GDP impact, adding an economic lens to its 2026 World Padel Report.
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Pro PadelAnalysis
The Milan finals complete a revealing European run. Here is how the results fit the women’s title race, the ranking system and Kuwait’s upgraded Major.
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A smooth television image does not mean a sand-free court. The rules, tour examples and maintenance questions that help explain the surface beneath the game.
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Clubs & OpeningsFeature
Nashville, Atlanta and Denver reveal different venue configurations within one network, linking everyday play, instruction and national competition.
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Two advantage cycles precede a deciding point. A practical guide to the sequence, return-side choice and the difference between game scoring and match format.
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U.S. PadelAnalysis
Both American teams have qualified. The next step is measuring competitive depth against the international field, with final selections and the draw still to follow.
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BusinessAnalysis
CNBC finals, Fever ticketing and shared operating arrangements show how the league is building its North American product around international talent.
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Clubs & OpeningsExplainer
Hudson Yards lists three outdoor courts; the Upper East Side lists two indoors. Both are described as members-only, making access as important as location when comparing them.
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FIP specifies more than racket dimensions. Its rules also require a safety cord and define the ball used in official competition, including an altitude provision.
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Pro PadelFeature
A look back at March 29, when Paula Josemaría and Bea González won their first Premier Padel title together and Federico Chingotto and Alejandro Galán defended their Miami crown.
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Coaching & CareersExplainer
USA Padel endorses independent training organizations. Its current directory lists RSPA and RB Padel Academy, with different course structures that coaches and clubs should check directly.
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USA Padel's October campaign connects beginners with local programs. New participation figures explain the opportunity, but do not measure how many people are playing every week.
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