IVY PADEL CLUB
What is Padel?
The next big thing, quietly conquering the world.
Padel, created in Mexico in the late 1960s, is a unique sport that combines tennis-style scoring with squash-like rebound shots off glass walls. Primarily played in doubles, it’s a strategic game that values skill, placement, and teamwork over power. Now one of the fastest-growing sports in the world, padel has over 30 million players in more than 100 countries — with global icons like Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Stormzy among its fans.
The rise of Padel.
Padel originated in 1969 in Acapulco, Mexico, when Enrique Corcuera modified his home court with walls to create a new kind of game. It soon took off in Spain and Argentina, becoming deeply rooted in their sporting cultures. Today, padel is one of the fastest-growing sports globally, rapidly expanding across Europe, the Middle East, and the UK.
Key Elements
The Court: Played primarily in doubles on courts smaller than tennis, padel fosters a social and engaging atmosphere.
Rackets & Balls: The rackets are compact, crafted from carbon fiber with a solid, perforated face, while the balls are softer than tennis balls, offering lower pressure for comfortable play.
The Players: Thanks to its approachable nature, both beginners and seasoned players can enjoy padel together — making every match fun and inclusive from the very first serve.
What You Need to Know - Rules
- Serves are made underhand from behind the service line and must land in the opposite service box.
- Players can return the ball directly or after it bounces off their own glass wall.
- The ball may also be played off a player’s own wall, provided it crosses the net and lands within the opponent’s court.
- A point is won when the ball bounces twice, hits the fence or glass before touching the ground, or fails to clear the net.
- Scoring follows the same system as tennis: 15, 30, 40, and game.
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