Padel for Dummies - by Austin Edwards (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

An easy-to-follow guide to one of the fastest growing racquet sports in the world

Interested in learning a fun "new" racquet sport that's great exercise, incredibly social, and known for being "easy to learn - but hard to master?" Why not try padel?

In Padel For Dummies, lifelong racquet sports lover turned padel evangelist/journalist, Austin Edwards, explains everything you need to know to get started playing the game. You'll learn all about the unique court dimensions and specifications, the equipment that players use, the rules of play, common terms, and basic playing strategies.

The author walks you through useful techniques to improve your practices, drills you can use to develop your skills, and even tips on finding courts and clubs in your community so you can meet new friends to play with.

Inside the book:

• Discover why padel is "the world's fastest growing sport"
• Learn how padel is similar to - and different from - other popular racquet sports like tennis, pickleball, and squash
• Get up to speed on all of padel's unique rules and uncover key strategies for winning
• Unlock expert advice, tips, and drills to improve your game
• Start truly living "the padel life" by traveling for tournaments, joining leagues, watching the pros, and possibly building your very own court!

From the Back Cover

Get in on the world's hottest racquet sport

Played in 150 countries by more than 35 million people, padel is a fast, social, and wildly fun racquet sport where strategy beats brute strength -- and anyone can play. Padel For Dummies gives you everything you need to get on the court with confidence, from the basic rules and scoring to techniques, drills, and winning strategies. You'll also find out how padel compares to tennis, pickleball, and squash, plus how to find a coach, watch the pros, and explore top padel destinations around the world. Ready to grab a racquet and join the fun?

Inside...

• Get to know the court, equipment, and terminology
• Uncover the unique and rich history of the sport
• Read up on drills that can help level up your game
• Explore pro padel, padel retreats, and the padel life

About the Author

Austin Edwards is the founder and editor of Padel Nation (www.padelnation.io), a media site 100% focused on covering the U.S. padel landscape. He has published more than 250 articles about padel and helped to bring the first padel court to South Carolina.