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PadelCrunch mission is to spread padel all over the world. By providing articles, guides and knowledge we bring together padel players all over the world. We believe that the greatest sport in the world deserves publicity and love. Padel is the fastest-growing sport in the world. PadelCrunch mission is to spread the sport all over the world.
PadelCrunch
4y ago
Which Side Should You Play in Padel?
One question that is being asked a lot is which side should we play.
Sandy Farquharson, a padel trainer who runs the Padel School on YouTube helps us answer the question.
General Rules
If both players are right-handed, play the more aggressive player on the left-side
Left-handed players should play on the right-side
If you’re learning the game you should play on both sides
The left-hand side is also called backhand side
The right-hand side is also called forehand side
When to Play on Both Sides
You have to develop as a player before you pick your side.
If ..read more
PadelCrunch
4y ago
How To Serve in Padel
In this article, we’ll explain the basics in the padel serve.
According to Sandy Farquharson that is a padel trainer and runs the Padel School on YouTube, people don’t practice their serves enough.
It is the easiest stroke to practice. Take a few balls and practice accuracy and consistency in your serve.
The basics in the padel serve
The serve is an easy stroke. Begin with your racket high and strike down on the ball. Release the ball in shoulder height just in front of your left foot. Release the ball and hit it waist height. You are not allowed to hit the ball over yo ..read more
PadelCrunch
4y ago
Padel TV and Live Streams 2020 – Guide
Padel is growing faster than ever.
A lot of people ask, where can I watch the matches live?
The best place to watch the World Padel Tour, the most important padel circuit in the world, is on their YouTube channel streaming Friday to Sunday weekends when the tournament takes place.
At the moment there are no tv channels or streams with English commentary, but since the sport is growing fast you should not have to wait long before that is available.
International
World Padel Tour on YouTube
Spain
Gol TV
LaLiga Tv Padel
Padel TV
So far only Spanish TV chan ..read more
PadelCrunch
4y ago
Padel Clothes Guide – What To Wear
We all wanna wear nice clothes when playing padel. We have put together a list of clothes and apparel from top brands that keep you looking stylish on the court.
With big sports brands moving into padel, you have plenty to choose from. From retro to modern, what’s your favorite padel brand?
Where to Buy
Adidas
Asics
Bullpadel
Head
Nike
Joma Sports
Just Ten
StarVie
Nox
What to Wear
If you want to go basic, all you need is shorts with pockets, a t-shirt, and shoes with a good grip.
Brands that Sell Padel Clothes
Adidas
Adidas is a global sports company fou ..read more
PadelCrunch
4y ago
Padel in Sweden: Courts, Players and history
Padel is exploding in Sweden. More clubs, more courts, and more players. What is happening in Sweden? Exactly how big is padel in Sweden right now? And how did the sport grow so quickly in the nordic country?
History
Former Swedish tennis superstar, Björn Borg won Wimbledon five times.
It’s easy to understand why the tennis tradition in the country is significant.
Björn Borg last Wimbledon victory was in 1980. Fast forward 18 years, and padel is born.
Thommy Andersson from Bastad on the Swedish west coast was the man who took padel to Sweden. The ..read more
PadelCrunch
4y ago
Best Padel Grip and Overgrip: Complete Guide
The grip of a padel racket is a vital part of our padel equipment for obvious reasons. A bad grip can cause us to lose the feel of the racket or have it move around in our hands while hitting shots. In this article, we’re helping you to find the best padel grip.
Grip and Overgrip: What’s the Difference?
Grips are placed right on the wood or plastic of the handle of your padel racket. Every racket comes with one installed. Players usually don’t switch this grip, at least not at the beginning of their padel careers.
Overgrips are what players put over ..read more
PadelCrunch
4y ago
Padel Tips: Become a Better Padel Player
PadelCrunch shares simple tips that will immediately make you a better padel player.
5 General Padel Tips
You have more time than you think. Players tend to be stressed, especially when the ball bounces in the glass. Take your time.
Always stay close to your teammate. Play like you have a rubber band between the two of you.
Move your feet and always aim for a good position. While in an offensive position – stay close to the net. While in a defensive position – stay behind the service line.
Lob your opponent on their backhand to avoid smashes.
Quickly ..read more
PadelCrunch
4y ago
Padel Sport: The Fastest-Growing Sport In The World
Padel is a mix of tennis and squash. It’s said to be the fastest-growing sport in the world.
Is it true? And how is padel growing so quickly?
Is padel the fastest-growing sport in the world?
First of all, we have to clarify what we mean by the fastest-growing sport in the world.
If we mean the fastest-growing sport by viewers – Basketball, MMA, Cricket, and Rugby are all killing padel.
If we mean the fastest-growing sport by participation – Padel stands a chance to win.
This angel is what we’re looking at in this article.
First of all, to ..read more
PadelCrunch
4y ago
Padel Rules: The Complete Guide
Padel is a racket sport that is played in doubles, indoors or outdoors. You count points as in tennis, and the ball is allowed to bounce in the walls after it hit the ground.
Padel Rules Basics
Padel is played in doubles.
You count points as in tennis.
The padel court is 10 meters (32 ft 10 in) wide and 20 meters (65 ft 7 in) long, enclosed by walls.
The lines on the court are only used while you are serving.
Serve must be hit underhand and bounce in the service box of your opponent’s side of the net.
The serve can bounce in the glass, but if it bounces in the ..read more
PadelCrunch
4y ago
Padel Terms: All The Words You Need To Know
There are a lot of different padel terms used by padel players and fans. Some of the words can be confusing in the beginning. Start practicing today and communicate like a pro on the padel court!
Padel terms: Shots
Forehand: one of the groundstrokes. A shot made by swinging the racket across one’s body with the hand moving palm-first. Backhand: one of the groundstrokes. A shot in which one swings the racquet around one’s body with the back of the hand preceding the palm. Two-hand backhand: a backhand played with two-hands. Bandeja: a sliced volley ..read more