Beginners guide

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So you’ve heard about padel. Maybe a friend dragged you to a court, maybe you walked past one of those glass-walled boxes and wondered what was going on inside. Either way, you’re curious — and this guide to padel for beginners covers everything you need to step onto the court with confidence. Padel is the…