What makes Padel easier to play

JackB

Padel is notable for allowing the ball to be played off the walls after it has rebounded on the court, which adds a unique aspect to the game. Padel is typically seen to be easier to learn than tennis for newbies, making it available to a wide spectrum of players. The social component of playing doubles, as well as the enclosed court, makes padel more enjoyable.

What else do you think?

Deb Cook

Compared to Tennis, I find the racket of Padel easier to hold and lighter, thus playing it is easier as well. However, the game requires same energy and physical endurance to navigate it properly. Mastering the strategies require dedication too.

Clay

Padel doesn't require as much technical skill as other racket sports, which makes it interesting for beginners. Another thing is the court size. It is smaller compared to tennis courts, which makes it manageable to cover.

Barcelona

I agree, the ability to use the walls makes padel unique and adds an exciting dimension. The enclosed court also helps contain shots, allowing beginners to keep rallies going more easily than tennis.

Plus playing doubles facilitates a fun social atmosphere. Beyond that, padel allows a variety of strategic shot selections like angles, drops, lobs, etc. which keeps points interesting. The scoring is simpler than tennis too.

padelfever

Well said. The walls and doubles format help accelerate skill development for beginners vs tennis with more margin for error. I'd also add the scoring structure promotes quick rallies and shorter points - winning a point feels just around the corner, which is hugely motivating to keep competing.

The visibility and engagement created playing on these "fishbowl" courts make padel simply more fun and social at all levels vs other racquet sports. It's easy to see why it's the world's fastest growing game.