Consent

This site uses third party services that need your consent.

Skip to content
Pelotista

Blog

Netflix's Rafael Nadal documentary: is it worth watching?
Tennis

Netflix's Rafael Nadal documentary: is it worth watching?

Netflix's new four-part Nadal docuseries looks worth watching if you care about elite tennis psychology, his final season, and the competitive rituals that made him who he was.

Apr 14, 2026 Read
How to win against a better player in tennis
Tennis Training Tips

How to win against a better player in tennis

If your opponent is slightly better than you, trying to hit bigger is usually the fastest way to lose. A smarter plan is to remove rhythm, shrink the target, and make the match uncomfortable.

Apr 13, 2026 Read
What is mini tennis?
Tennis Training Tips

What is mini tennis?

Mini tennis (a.k.a red ball tennis or short tennis) - uses smaller courts, slower balls, and shorter rackets to make tennis for kids fun and effective. Not only that - red ball tennis is effective as a warm-up for adult players.

Mar 17, 2026 Read
Tennis grips explained: continental, eastern, semi-western and western
Tennis Training Tips

Tennis grips explained: continental, eastern, semi-western and western

The four main tennis grips, which shot each one is for, how to find them on the handle, and which grip a beginner should learn first.

Mar 6, 2026 Read
Tennis levels explained: how to know where you stand
Tennis

Tennis levels explained: how to know where you stand

We have prepared a clear breakdown of tennis skill levels, the main rating systems (NTRP, UTR, WTN, FFT), and what it takes to move between them.

Mar 3, 2026 Read
Best tennis academies in Spain in {year}
Tennis

Best tennis academies in Spain in 2026

Spain produces more top-100 ATP players per capita than any other country. That's not an accident. Here are top-5 tennis academies in Spain you should know about

Feb 26, 2026 Read
Padel vs pickleball: What's the difference?
Padel

Padel vs pickleball: What's the difference?

Padel and pickleball feel very different. This guide covers the real differences - rules, courts, equipment, difficulty, and which sport fits different types of players.

Feb 24, 2026 Read
What tennis gear did Rafael Nadal play with (and what he's doing now)
Tennis

What tennis gear did Rafael Nadal play with (and what he's doing now)

Here is our look at the equipment most closely associated with Nadal, with a practical note: what a player endorses isn't always exactly what they use in their games.

Feb 23, 2026 Read
21 best padel shoes for {year}: How to choose and where to buy
Padel

21 best padel shoes for 2026: How to choose and where to buy

In this guide, we break down why padel shoes matter, what technologies to look for, and best models for the current year.

Feb 4, 2026 Read
Carlos Alcaraz makes history as the youngest career Grand Slam champion ever
Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz makes history as the youngest career Grand Slam champion ever

A beautiful moment for Spanish people - their beloved Carlos Alcaraz has become the youngest male player to complete a career Grand Slam

Feb 1, 2026 Read
Which tennis strings should I use?
Tennis

Which tennis strings should I use?

String choice actually matters, but there are simply too many strings to choose from. This guide will break down everything you need to know

Jan 19, 2026 Read
21 tips for beginners and intermediate tennis players
Tennis

21 tips for beginners and intermediate tennis players

These are the most important tips about tennis, says our editorial. We hope this small piece of advice will serve you well

Jan 16, 2026 Read