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Intro to Padel
FREE no experience needed- Never played? This is for you
- Grip, basic shots and serving
- How the walls and scoring work
- Racket hire from £5 if you need one
- Meet other new players
Coaching at Padel X
Find your
next level.
From your first FREE Intro to Padel session to advanced coaching, coached matches and Americano socials. One clear pathway, delivered with The Padel Playbook at every Padel X Club.
FREE Intro
Improver
Intermediate
Advanced
Coached Matches
Americanos
The Padel Playbook
Our coaching partner
One playbook.
Every club.
We work with The Padel Playbook for all our coaching, across all our clubs. That means the same quality, the same levels and the same friendly approach, whether you play at Todenham Barn, Cirencester, Burghley Park or The Ponsbourne Club.
Every session is built around real game situations, so what you learn on Tuesday shows up in your match on Saturday. And because the levels are shared, you can pick up where you left off at any Padel X Club.
Coaching here is about confidence, connection and community as much as technique.
Find your levelThe pathway
Start free.
Keep growing.
Four steps take you from never having held a racket to playing confident, competitive padel. Not sure where you fit? Start with the level that sounds most like you. Your coach will help you settle in.
Level 2
Improver
02 for players who've had a few games- Consistent rallies from the back
- Using the back and side walls
- Positioning with your partner
- Volleys and the lob
Level 3
Intermediate
03 for regular players- Taking the net and holding it
- The bandeja and overhead play
- Doubles tactics and patterns
- Wall exits under pressure
Level 4
Advanced
04 for competitive players- Vibora, smash and x3 / x4
- Building and finishing points
- Match tactics and game plans
- Preparing for tournaments
Put it into play
Learn it.
Then play it.
The best way to improve is to play. Once you've got the basics, our coached matches and Americano socials turn what you've learned into real games.
- Coached Matches
- Play a proper match while a coach watches, pauses play at the key moments and shows you what to change. Tactics, positioning and decision-making, learned in the game itself.
- Americano Social Sessions
- A relaxed, social format: you swap partners every round and every point counts towards your own score. No partner needed, just turn up, play lots and meet new people.
Coaching at your club
Four clubs.
One pathway.
Every Padel X Club runs the full pathway, from FREE Intro to Padel sessions to Improver, Intermediate and Advanced coaching, coached matches and Americano socials. Times vary by club, so check the latest sessions and book in the Padel Mates app.
Todenham Barn
Two covered courts, so coaching runs whatever the weather.
- FREE Intro to Padel
- Improver, Intermediate & Advanced
- Coached Matches
- Americano Socials
Cirencester
Three outdoor courts on the university grounds.
- FREE Intro to Padel
- Improver, Intermediate & Advanced
- Coached Matches
- Americano Socials
Burghley Park
Two outdoor courts with LED floodlights for evening sessions.
- FREE Intro to Padel
- Improver, Intermediate & Advanced
- Coached Matches
- Americano Socials
The Ponsbourne Club
Four outdoor courts in 200 acres of countryside.
- FREE Intro to Padel
- Improver, Intermediate & Advanced
- Coached Matches
- Americano Socials
Our booking partner
Book, play and
connect with
Padel Mates.
Padel X Club partners with Padel Mates to make playing simple. Download the free app on iOS or Android to book courts and stay part of the community at every club.
- Book courts at all four Padel X Clubs
- Invite your players and manage your bookings
- Sign up for coaching, socials and events
- Upgrade, pause or manage your membership
Free to download. Search “Padel Mates” in your app store.
Good to know
Your questions,
answered.
Is the Intro to Padel session really free?
Yes. Our Intro to Padel sessions are FREE and made for complete beginners. Just book your place in the Padel Mates app and turn up ready to move.
I've never played. Where do I start?
Start with a FREE Intro to Padel session. You'll learn the basics, the rules and how the walls work, then move on to Improver sessions when you're ready.
How do I know which level I am?
Pick the level that sounds most like you: Improver if you can keep a rally going, Intermediate if you play regularly and use the walls, Advanced if you play competitively. Your coach will let you know if another group would suit you better.
Who runs the coaching?
We work with The Padel Playbook for all our coaching across all our clubs, so you get the same quality and the same levels wherever you play.
What is an Americano?
A social format where you change partners every round and keep your own score. You don't need to bring a partner, and you'll play with lots of different people in one session.
Do I need my own racket?
No. You can hire a racket at any club from £5 per player. Wear comfortable sports clothes and trainers.
How do I book a session?
All coaching is booked through the Padel Mates app. Choose your club and look for coaching and events. Get the app from the App Store or Google Play.
Do members get discounts on coaching?
Vamos members get priority access to coaching and 20% off sessions, socials and tournaments. Chiquita members pay as they go. Compare memberships.