Padel Blog

Welcome to the Padel USA blog — expert guides, honest gear reviews, and practical advice to help you choose the right racket, sharpen your technique, and keep up with padel as it grows across the US.

How to improve your volleys on the padel court
The volley is one of the most important and exciting shots in padel. It is the key to controlling the net, dictating play, and finishing points quickly. If you want... Read more...
How to avoid injuries in padel
Padel attracts players of all ages and backgrounds. Many, especially older players without a strong athletic past, quickly fall in love with the sport and start playing several times a... Read more...
How to play against a lefty in padel
Playing against a left-handed player in padel can feel like a completely different match. Their shots come with reversed spins, unusual angles, and natural positioning that changes the rhythm of... Read more...
Should you specialize on one side in padel?
In professional padel, players tend to have a preferred side and, except in rare cases, they stick to it. Why is this choice so important? Should amateur players do the... Read more...
Learn about the Chiquita, one of the most iconic shots in padel
The word "chiquita," which means "little" in Spanish, perfectly captures the subtlety of this key shot in padel. The chiquita involves hitting a slow, low ball from the back of... Read more...
How to make your smashes more efficient in padel?
Contrary to tennis, where smashes are always executed with the intention of winning the point, in padel, there are different types of smashes, each with its own characteristics and strategic... Read more...
What is the difference between a bandeja and a vibora ?
Bandeja and vibora are two of the most famous padel shots. In fact they are specific to this sport which means you will only see them on padel courts. But... Read more...
What you need to know before playing padel with high temperatures
You have scheduled a padel game for today but the temperatures are very high. Here is what you need to know ! Always remember there could be a risk for... Read more...