Marcos del Pilar, a former tennis player turned Padel enthusiast, is making waves in the United States as the Commissioner and Co-founder of the Professional Padel League (PPL). In a recent interview, with host Minter Dial at the Joy of Padel Podcast, sponsored by PADEL1969, del Pilar shared his journey into Padel, his vision for…
As the 2025 Padel season approaches, fans worldwide are buzzing with anticipation for the return of the Hexagon Cup. This innovative tournament, which burst onto the scene in early 2024, is set to captivate audiences once again and push the boundaries of this rapidly growing sport. What is the Hexagon Cup? The Hexagon Cup isn’t…
Changing sides in Padel is short of complication. Fret not, here follow the official FIP rules made easy to read just for you. FIRST, Players must change sides after the 1st, 3rd, and every subsequent odd game in the set. SECOND, In the “tie break,” the players will change sides after every 6 points. THIRD,…
In a captivating episode of “The Joy of Padel,” host Minter Dial sits down with Xan Tafernaberry, a sports enthusiast turned Padel aficionado and editor-in-chief of Padel Magazine. This insightful conversation reveals the unexpected journey of a Basque man who discovered his love for Padel later in life and transformed it into both a passion…
In the latest episode of the Joy of Padel podcast, host Minter Dial sits down with Denise Höfer, the captain of the German national Padel team and a rising star in the fast-growing sport. Höfer’s journey from professional tennis to becoming Germany’s top-ranked Padel player is nothing short of remarkable, offering listeners a fascinating glimpse…
In a recent episode of the Joy of Paddle podcast, host Minter Dial sat down with Emma Kimber, the founding editor of The Bandeja Magazine, to discuss her journey into the world of Padel and her mission to spread the sport’s joy through journalism. Emma, a seasoned journalist with a background in newspapers and magazines,…
You can play a variety of different shots in Padel courts, sometimes you are not sure of how valid they are. Find below whether you won or lost your shot with official FIP rules, made easy to read for you. The Point is Won IF The Point is Lost IF Players will lose a point…
However easy connecting to community has been, it has also left a bitter taste in the mouth of many when it comes to what has been coined as perpetual availability. In this piece that I wrote for the Forbes Business Counsel, I explored the idea of going back to the ancient tradition of third places,…
In this enlightening episode, Minter Dial interviews Gabo Loredo, a Mexican Padel enthusiast and coach at Tasty Padel, to explore the fascinating world of Padel tennis. Their conversation delves into the sport’s unique appeal, rapid global growth, and the personal transformations it can inspire. From unexpected beginnings to professional insights, this interview offers a compelling…
There are many ways to win a tie-break, the FIP TIE-BREAK rules offer a variety of tips and tricks, read more below. First and foremost, during a tie-break, the points “zero”, “1”, “2”, “3”, etc., are called. Bonus Question Q: Who begins serving in a “tie break”? A: The player who began serving at the…
