Benefits of Playing Padel
There are many benefits to playing padel, below we list all these reasons you will want get into this sport as soon as possible:
- Padel can be more fun because of the ability to get keep the game going when it hits past the court line and on to the fence, compared to tennis where your opponent would win points and a new set would be started.
- It can be less intense than tennis because the court is smaller and you don’t have to cover as much ground per strike, you don’t have to be super fit to get started.
- It’s a very social sport. As the court is smaller and there are 4 people on the court it’s easier to chat amongst eachother while the game is being played, making it a very enjoyable racket sport.
- It’s a great sport for losing weight or maintaining fitness. With the fun element of racket sports it makes it easier to show up and keep showing up.
- It’s a good way to make new friends, drop the pints for points, join a padel club near you and get to meet people.
- With adults getting into this relatively new sport it encourages kids to play it when they see others playing this ‘new’ sport called Padel. With Gaelic, Hurling and football being the most popular sports in Ireland, it gives those kids who aren’t interested in those sports another option to choose.
- It’s a great team sport. It’s not as hard to get a team together if its just 2 per team, therefore there is no obstacle to getting a game going.
- Great for your health. Increases aerobic fitness, Strengthens your muscles and also strengthens your heart.
- It’s a great sport for combating stress and letting off steam.
- It can be a good way to introduce a sport to kids that will build up there self-esteem, making them healthy and happy.
If you’re just getting started in this racket sport and you took the leap and bought your first padel racket but need some tips and techniques, have a look at this channel on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@ThePadelSchool/featured