{"product_id":"padel-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394394418","title":"Padel For Dummies (Paperback \/ softback) 9781394394418","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003ePadel For Dummies\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eAustin Edwards (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781394394418, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 9 July 2026\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e352 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 18.8 x 2.3 cm, 0.476 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn easy-to-follow guide to one of the fastest growing racquet sports in the world\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterested in learning a fun “new” racquet sport that’s great exercise, incredibly social, and known for being “easy to learn – but hard to master?” Why not try padel? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePadel For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, lifelong racquet sports lover turned padel evangelist\/journalist, Austin Edwards, explains everything you need to know to get started playing the game. You’ll learn all about the unique court dimensions and specifications, the equipment that players use, the rules of play, common terms, and basic playing strategies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe author walks you through useful techniques to improve your practices, drills you can use to develop your skills, and even tips on finding courts and clubs in your community so you can meet new friends to play with. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside the book:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover why padel is “the world’s fastest growing sport”\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how padel is similar to – and different from – other popular racquet sports like tennis, pickleball, and squash\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet up to speed on all of padel’s unique rules and uncover key strategies for winning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnlock expert advice, tips, and drills to improve your game\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStart truly living “the padel life” by traveling for tournaments, joining leagues, watching the pros, and possibly building your very own court!\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Perfect for people of all ages who want to try out a popular and fast-growing racquet sport that’s fun, fast, and healthy, \u003ci\u003ePadel For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is an easy-to-read guide packed with the info, resources, and advice you need to get started with padel in no time.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIntroduction 1 \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Meet “the World’s Fastest Growing Sport” 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 1: Introducing Padel 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 2: Making Sense of a Complex Looking Court 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 3: Understanding the Rules of the Game 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Enough Talking about It . . . Let’s Play! 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 4: Gearing Up 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 5: Beginning at the Beginning 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 6: Taking the Next Steps on Court 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 7: Starting the Point 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 8: Returning Serve 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 9: Leveraging the Lob 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 10: Practicing “Practice, Practice, Practice!” 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 11: Embracing Key Strategies 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Getting to the Real Fun 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 12: Finding Padel Courts, Clubs, and Matches Near You 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 13: Elevating Your Game to the Next Level 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 14: Tackling the Topic of Tournaments 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Living the Padel Life 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 15: Talking the Talk 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 16: Going Pro 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 17: Traveling for Padel: A Match Made in Heaven 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 18: Playing on Your Own Court 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 279\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 19: The Top Ten Reasons to Play Padel 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 20: The Ten Most Important Padel Countries 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 21: Ten Must-Visit Padel Clubs 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 309\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Sports \u0026amp; outdoor recreation [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Sports \u0026amp; outdoor recreation\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Sports%20\u0026amp;%20outdoor%20recreation%20%5BWS%5D%22\"\u003eWS\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453516869912,"sku":"9781394394418","price":15.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781394394418.jpg?v=1785285585","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/padel-for-dummies-paperback-softback-9781394394418","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}