Learn Padel
For Women
Your complete guide to padel — from first session to competitive club player. On your terms, at your pace. The women's game is the fastest-growing sector in padel: this is the moment to start.
What Is Padel?
Padel is a doubles racket sport played on an enclosed court with glass and mesh walls. It takes elements from tennis, squash, and racketball — but creates something entirely unique.
The walls are in play. After the ball bounces once on the floor, you can hit it off the back or side walls to construct extraordinary points. This wall play is what makes padel addictive — the rallies never truly die until someone runs out of court.
The sport is extremely accessible for women. The smaller court means less ground to cover than tennis. The solid racket is easier to handle. And most importantly — the game rewards intelligence and tactics as much as physical power. This is why padel is popular across all age groups.
The International Padel Federation (FIP) estimates that women now make up over 40% of global padel players — a number growing every year.
Rules & Scoring
Scoring (Same as Tennis)
15 – 30 – 40 – Game. At deuce (40-40), win two consecutive points. Win six games to win a set (need two-game lead). Best of three sets for most matches.
The Key Rules
Essential Technique
Tutorial via Premier Padel Academy
Equipment Guide
Choose a round racket for your first year. Maximum sweetspot, maximum forgiveness. Budget £80–£150. Most major brands (Bullpadel, Head, Nox, Adidas) make excellent women-specific models — same technology as the men's range, often with a lighter weight option.
Court shoes matter. Padel involves a lot of lateral movement — running shoes do not provide the ankle support you need. Clay court tennis shoes are a good starting point.
The Professional Game
The women's game on the Premier Padel tour is genuinely thrilling — faster, more tactical, and more technically diverse than the men's tour in many ways. Gemma Triay, Ari Sánchez, Alejandra Salazar, and the emerging generation of attackers like Marta Talaván have built a women's circuit that sells out arenas worldwide.
Find a Court Near You
England Padel lists clubs that run women-specific sessions and beginner nights — a great way to find regular playing partners at your level.