Padel Beginner — Start Playing — 6 Weeks
Your pathway
What each stage builds
Stage 1
Welcome, safety and rally foundations
Safe court movement, ready position and a controlled rally.
Related drills
Home practice
Practise ready position and 20 relaxed shadow swings on each side.
Stage 2
Serve, return and scoring
Start points calmly and return with depth before trying to attack.
Related drills
Home practice
Practise 20 controlled serves from each side, aiming for a large target.
Stage 3
Control at the net
Use compact volleys and recover to a useful net position.
Related drills
Home practice
Two sets of 30 seconds of relaxed wall volleys, if safe to do so.
Stage 4
Lob, recovery and simple pair positioning
Use the lob to regain time and move together with a partner.
Home practice
Rehearse split-step, turn and recovery footwork for two sets of 45 seconds.
Stage 5
Glass awareness and defence to attack
Create space for the glass and choose a safe ball under pressure.
Related drills
Home practice
Watch one approved drill link and note one cue to use next session.
Stage 6
Play, review and next steps
Apply the foundations in friendly matchplay and agree the next development goal.
Home practice
Choose one skill to continue practising before the next course or session.