A COMBINATION OF TENNIS & SQUASH!

Padel is often referred to as a combination of tennis and squash. The padel court size is about a quarter smaller than that of a tennis court and usually played between 2 pairs.

Padel courts are rectangular shaped and measure 10 meters wide and 20 meters long. It is typically surrounded by walls made of concrete or most recently glass and metal mesh sections link the side walls and create the entrances on each side.

The flooring is cement, concrete, wood, or artificial turf. The net height is 33cm in the center and 92 cm at the posts and it divides the court into two playing ends. The service area is positioned 3 meters from the back wall.

Court surrounds are a combination of glass side and back walls and metal mesh sections that link the side walls and create the entrances on each side. Although indoor courts are necessary locations of extreme climates, the fresh air outdoor experience is usually preferred.