Beyond the rally

11 articles

Padel and pickleball comparison featured image with rackets and abstract bars
Padel 2 min read
Is Padel Bigger Than Pickleball? Search Trends and Participation Compared
An evidence-led comparison of padel and pickleball growth, explaining participation, search trends, court supply, global differences and why bigger depends on the metric.
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Padel for pickleball players featured image with padel and pickleball kit comparison
Getting Started 2 min read
Padel for Pickleball Players: What Feels Familiar and What Changes
A practical guide for pickleball players trying padel, explaining what transfers, what changes and how to adjust to walls, scoring, rackets and tactics.
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One-wall paddleball court with a paddle and rubber ball
Other Racket Sports 3 min read
What is one-wall paddleball? Rules and naming explained
A clear explanation of one-wall paddleball, how it differs from padel, pickleball and wallball, and what beginners should know before playing.
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Padel court beside a residential boundary with glass walls and players mid-rally
Padel 3 min read
Is padel as noisy as pickleball?
A practical comparison of padel and pickleball noise, explaining what creates sound, why venues manage it differently and what players can do.
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Pickleball exercise for older adults featured image with indoor court movement
Fitness & Safety 3 min read
Is pickleball good exercise for older adults?
An evidence-aware guide to pickleball for older adults, covering benefits, risks, warm-ups, footwear, session choice and how to start safely.
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Pickleball paddles and ball beside the net during a friendly doubles game
Community & Lifestyle 4 min read
Pickleball etiquette: court manners for beginners
A beginner-friendly guide to pickleball etiquette, including fair line calls, kitchen disputes, mixed-ability play, rotations, noise, safety and social court manners.
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Pickleball paddle and ball beside a tennis racket and tennis ball on court
Other Racket Sports 5 min read
Pickleball vs tennis: differences, difficulty and workout
A practical comparison of pickleball and tennis, covering rules, difficulty, equipment, fitness, cost, court access and which sport suits different beginners.
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Beginner pickleball practice setup with paddles, ball and training cones
Getting Started 5 min read
Is pickleball easy to learn? Beginner mistakes and the first 5 priorities
An honest beginner guide to how easy pickleball is to learn, what feels simple, what takes time, common mistakes and the first priorities for improvement.
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Pickleball paddle, ball and court diagram for a beginner rules guide
Getting Started 5 min read
Pickleball rules for beginners: the complete guide
A clear beginner guide to pickleball rules, including serving, scoring, the two-bounce rule, kitchen faults, doubles rotation and common mistakes.
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Pickleball paddle and ball on an indoor court for a UK beginner guide
Equipment & Gear 5 min read
What is pickleball? A UK beginner's guide
A UK beginner's guide to pickleball: what it is, how scoring works, what kit you need, who it suits and how it compares with padel and tennis.
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Pickleball paddle and plastic ball beside a padel racket and felt ball on their respective courts
Other Racket Sports 6 min read
Pickleball vs padel: differences, difficulty and UK popularity
A practical comparison of pickleball and padel for UK beginners, covering rules, equipment, difficulty, fitness, court access and which sport to try first.
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