Padel is a fun, fast-paced and highly sociable sport that is easy to learn and enjoyable for all ages and abilities. Most players pick up the basics quickly, making it a great way to get active, have fun and enjoy time on court from the very first game.
With less emphasis on strength and power than tennis, padel is a sport where teamwork, tactics and smart play are key. That makes it ideal for mixed ages and abilities to play together in a relaxed but competitive setting.
Combining elements of tennis and squash, padel is usually played in doubles on an enclosed court that is around one third the size of a tennis court.
Book padel at Brean and enjoy two 20m x 10m framed padel courts, floodlights for evening play, blue astro courts, free parking and access to professional coaches.
HOW TO PLAY
Basics
Points are started by an underarm serve before the rally is live.
Each shot must clear the net and bounce in the court before hitting the wall or cage, to be considered in.
If it hits the wall or cage without bouncing, the shot is out, and your opponents win the point.
You're only allowed one bounce before you have to hit the ball.
If it bounces twice on your side of the court, your opponents win the point.
Scoring
Padel follows the same scoring system as tennis and is typically played in sets and games.
A set is won by the first team to reach six games with a two-game lead, while a game is won by reaching four points with a two-point advantage.
Scores progress from 15 to 30 to 40, and at deuce, two consecutive points are needed to win the game.
Serving
To serve, stand behind the service line and hit the ball cross court into the opposite service box.
The ball must bounce before you hit it and you must serve underarm.
If you land the ball in the service box and then it bounces and hits the cage first, this is out.
If it hits the back wall, the point is live.
Serves can bounce and hit the wall but if it hits the cage instead - the serve is out.
Players take it in turns to serve for a whole game.
Walls
You can use the walls to your advantage in two ways.
You can either let the ball bounce and hit the wall before hitting it back, or you can hit the ball against the wall to try and land it on your opponents’ side of the court.
In a rally you can also aim your shots to bounce and hit the cage to create awkward rebounds for your opponents.
Coaching*
Stephen Pearce
Stephen is an experienced county tennis player with 17 years of coaching under his belt, having served as the Senior Club Coach at Cheddar Tennis Club. Throughout his career, he has worked with players of all skill levels, from complete beginners to competitive county players.
In 2023, Stephen expanded his expertise to Padel, drawn by the sport's dynamic gameplay and vibrant social scene. He successfully passed the LTA Padel Instructor qualification with Distinction in September 2024.
Stephen offers private and individual Padel lessons, along with social mix sessions, providing a comprehensive and enjoyable learning experience for players of all levels.
Stephen also organises Brean Padel Box League and runs Social Padel Tournaments throughout the year.
07904 061301
Stuart Farrar
Stuart is a former professional squash player and a highly regarded coach with a wealth of experience in Padel, having played the sport for over 8 years. As the Somerset County Padel Captain and qualified padel coach, Stuart brings a deep understanding of the game, backed by his UK Padel ranking of 57 in the over-50 category.
Stuart's coaching expertise spans all age groups, and he is passionate about helping players transition to Padel, whether they come from other racket sports or are entirely new to the game. He offers both group sessions for two or more players and personalized individual lessons.
If you're interested in learning Padel or have any questions about the game, don't hesitate to reach out to Stuart.
He’s here to guide you every step of the way.
07531 015804
*Please note that Padel coaching is delivered by an independent third-party provider and operates separately from the resort, with no direct affiliation to our business.