26 Sep 2025
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Education
Play padel your way: why your sporting past is your superpower
So, you’ve walked onto a padel court for the first time. Like most of us, you’ve probably only picked it up as an adult. And almost immediately, you’ve been told (not by us!) what you can't do! “Don’t hit topspin - you're not on a tennis court.” “Don’t use your wrist so much, this isn’t badminton.” Or even, “stop being aggressive” if you’re a former rugby forward bringing your competitive fire onto the court. But here’s the thing: your sporting background isn’t a disadvantage. It’s an asset. And instead of trying to erase everything you’ve learned, we should be embracing it and finding ways to mould it into your padel game.
