In the bustling world of American Padel, a young Venezuelan powerhouse has risen to the top, captivating audiences and dominating the courts. Meet Luis Estrada, the number one Padel player in the United States, whose journey into this dynamic sport has been nothing short of extraordinary. Estrada’s path to Padel stardom began as a former…
When Jack Hot Wheels first picked up a padel racket in August 2023, he had never played a racket sport in his life. Less than three months later, he was competing internationally in Dubai. But that’s just one of many remarkable twists in Jack’s extraordinary journey. Living with a genetic condition called brittle bones, Jack…
Few people can say they grew up playing a sport in their backyard that their father invented, but for Enrique Corcuera Jr., that was just everyday life. In a fascinating conversation on The Joy of Padel podcast, Corcuera Jr. shares intimate details about the birth of one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. The story of…
In the early 1990s, when Padel was still finding its footing in Spain, a young tennis player’s mother made a suggestion that would change her daughter’s life: “Why don’t you try Padel?” Little did Elena Martín know that this casual recommendation would lead her to become not only a sponsored athlete but also one of…
For the 10th episode of The Joy of Padel podcast, host Minter Dial sat down with Sandy Farquharson, the founder of The Padel School, to discuss his journey in Padel, the evolution of the sport, and his mission to democratize Padel education. With a rich background in tennis biomechanics and professional play, Farquharson brings a…
Episode recorded in 2023 In a fascinating episode of The Joy of Padel podcast, host Minter Dial sits down with FIP #09 (as of Oct 2024) Mike Yanguas, a rising star making waves in professional Padel. Currently partnered with Franco Stupaczuk, Yanguas offers unique insights into the sport’s explosive growth and its promising future. Born…
A “let” is a situation where the point is not counted, and the point is replayed. Let’s break down each part: When is a point considered a “let”? Bonus Question Scenario: Decision:In this case, the entire point is replayed, and you get two serves again—as if the previous attempt never happened. This ensures that no…
Nets and Lets are common jargon in Racket sports but rules books do not always explain what they mean. Read more below. What is “Net” service: When the serve hits the net but lands correctly, it will be a let and must be repeated. The service will be “net” if: Unlike tennis, a serve hitting…
In an engaging conversation on the Joy of Padel podcast, British #2 padel player and Pro Padel League champion Tia Norton reveals her remarkable journey in the sport, with host, Minter Dial, from her early beginnings to her recent triumph in North America. Tia Norton’s Padel story Known initially as “Poker Face” for her emotionless…
Padel scoring is not very different from other racket games, but it does stand its ground as a different scoring system due to the nature of the game. Find below the Scoring FIP rules. Padel scoring Padel can be played by two different systems, depending on which game you prefer. Regular Padel Scoring On the…
