Padel book: learn and improve
Our Padel Book page brings together our reading tips to improve your padel game: books on the rules, shot techniques, doubles tactics, and physical preparation, as well as works on the history of this sport that originated in Mexico and has become one of the most popular in Europe.
Learn padel, page by page.
A sport to discover
Padel was born in 1969 in Acapulco, Mexico, when Enrique Corcuera, short on space for a tennis court, set up a smaller court surrounded by walls. It was discovered by Prince Alfonso de Hohenlohe who brought it to Spain, in Marbella, in the mid-1970s. The sport then took off in Argentina and later in Spain, becoming one of the fastest-growing sports in Europe. Books tell this story and help to understand the game.
Other accessories
Padel accessories also include:
All accessories are gathered on the accessories page.
Rules and technique
A padel book often starts with the rules: the spoon serve, below the waist, after a bounce; the game of walls, which the ball can hit after the bounce on the floor; scoring, which is the same as tennis. Then come the shots: forehand, backhand, volley, lob, and the specific padel shots like the bandeja, a controlled smash, the víbora, a more sliced shot, or the wall shot, which involves hitting the ball after it bounces off the wall.
Tactics and progression
Padel is almost always played in doubles: the tactics depend on taking control of the net, the high position from which to attack, and defending from the back, where the walls are used. Books detail positioning, communication with your partner, and managing points. Physical training books offer exercises for mobility and injury prevention, like tennis elbow. A good complement to lessons with a coach.
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Great deals can also be found in good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, and Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24h are prepared and sent out in 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday at the end of autumn, the holiday season, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by the summer sales and back to school.
Frequently asked questions
Which padel book should I choose as a beginner?
Look for a book that explains the rules, positioning in doubles, and basic shots, like the bandeja, wall shot, and volley, with diagrams. An illustrated guide helps to understand the game before stepping onto the court.
Is one book enough to progress in padel without a coach?
A book structures learning and helps understand the game, but it cannot replace practice or advice from an instructor. The ideal approach is to read a chapter, then work on the relevant skill at the next session.
Which padel books are suitable for children?
For young players, choose short and heavily illustrated books that present the game as stories or fun exercises. They make it easier to explore the sport and remember the basic rules.
What tactical concepts should a good padel book cover?
A good book should cover positioning in doubles, approaching the net, using the lob to regain the attack, and communicating with your partner. These strategies outweigh power when it comes to scoring points.
What is the history of padel?
Padel was born in 1969 in Acapulco, Mexico, when Enrique Corcuera set up a smaller court surrounded by walls. Prince Alfonso de Hohenlohe later brought it to Marbella, Spain, in the mid-1970s.
