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Understand tennis scoring: games, sets and tiebreaks
We briefly explain how tennis scoring works, from love (actually, it is "l'oeuf"), 15, 30 and 40 to deuce, sets and tiebreaks
Complete tennis grip size guide (tips & tricks!)
How to measure your tennis grip size, the full size chart in inches and L numbers, what to do between sizes, and what research says about grip size and tennis elbow.
Are you ready for padel smash?
When to smash and when to play a bandeja, the four types of smash (including por tres and por cuatro), why hitting the ball out of the court is legal, and how to practise.
Tennis holidays alone: What to expect from Spain
How to take a tennis holiday on your own: the three formats that work for solo players, where to go in Spain, what a week looks like, and how to deal with single rooms.
Padel levels explained: how to find your level
What padel levels mean, how the Playtomic and LTA scales work, what each level looks like on court, and how to find and improve yours.
Padel vs Tennis: Learn the key differences
Padel is easier to start, but tennis skills can help and hinder. Compare the learning curve, tactics, technique, fitness, and what changes when you play both.
What is "SABR" in tennis?
Let's talk about how Roger Federer (the best of the best) used deception, anticipation and disguise to stay one step ahead of his opponents.
Padel vibora shot explained (+video)
The vibora is an aggressive overhead that uses sidespin to kick the ball off the side wall. This guide covers the technique, when to use it instead of a bandeja, placement strategy, and drills to build consistency.
Padel bandeja shot explained (+video)
The bandeja is a defensive overhead that lets you stay at the net instead of retreating. It accounts for over half of all overheads in professional padel. Our guide covers technique, placement, common mistakes, and drills.
Padel rules and how to play: the complete guide (2026)
In short - padel is a doubles racket game played on a glass-walled court, with underhand serves and walls you can play the ball off. The scoring is the same as tennis. This guide shows how to play padel step by step and covers the full FIP ruleset.
Tennis school vs Academy vs Club: what is the difference?
A tennis club is where you play, a tennis school is where you learn, and a tennis academy is where you train. The differences come down to coaching intensity, structure, and commitment
Can you play with a cracked tennis racket?
A cracked tennis racket changes how the frame flexes, absorbs shock, and transfers energy. Here is how to spot a crack, whether you can fix it, and when it is time to replace your racket.