Padel
Bring your padel game to Eatsc
wHAT IS PADEL? >>
Padel is a rapidly growing racket Sport, which is equally exciting, full of energy and social.
The game is played similarly as tennis, however, enclosed in a glass court, the ball can be hit into and off of the walls, creating longer rallies and an increase in speed. Due to being a slightly smaller area than a standard tennis court, shortening the running distance, Padel is welcoming for all ages and all skill levels.
The learning curve is easy therefore anyone can play and have a great time, however mastering the sport can be complex and rewarding. Now being played at a professional level, tournaments are emerging across the globe as the world’s love for Padel continues to grow at staggering rates.
The Growth of Padel has been immense in recent years
With over 25 million players worldwide as of 2024, Padel is quickly becoming a key sport due to it’s social aspect and accessibility.
The game is primarily played in doubles boosting the social aspect, on a smaller court which is great for all ages and fitness levels, with the increased chance of longer rallys.
OPENING TIMES & PRICES
Monday to Fridays 9am - 8pm
Saturdays 9am - 5pm
Sundays 10:30am - 4:30pm
It is essential that all play stops at the padel court closing time.
Please leave the court promptly when your session ends.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Prices
Member Non-Member
30minutes £10 £20
60minutes £20 £40
90minutes £30 £60
Court hire prices are for the entire court to be shared between players.
Equipment hire is available from behind the bar.
EATSC Padel Community
The padel community here at East Anglia Tennis & Squash Club is growing, and we'd love you to be a part of it. Club member or not, everyone is welcome!
If you're new to padel, this is a great way to meet other players, get on court, and give the sport a try in a friendly and welcoming environment.
Already have a regular partner but need opponents? You'll find plenty of players and competitive pairs in the group. Simply suggest some dates and times, and you'll soon be meeting a whole new network of padel enthusiasts.
To join the Padel Community WhatsApp group, simply click the link below:
Padel Rules
Serve
The match begins with an underarm serve off a bounce, diagonally across into the box on the opponents side of the court, the same as tennis. Second serves are in play.
The server has to let the ball bounce first before returning. The ball can hit the glass from the serve after a bounce before being returned, as long as it doesn’t bounce again. If the ball hits the fence at any point during the serve the ball is out.
Ball in-play
The ball must bounce on the ground before hitting walls or fences. Players can hit their shot onto the opposition glass and fence, but it must bounce on the ground on the opposition half first.
When using a wall in your own half to return a shot, you must hit it directly onto the glass without bouncing.
Volleys are in play with the exception of the serve.
The ball can only bounce once in your half of the court.
Faults
A fault occurs if the ball hits the glass or fencing without bouncing in the opponents half
Or if the ball bounces twice in your own half of the court
Courtesy and Conduct
Proper conduct and courtesy is to be expected, such as behaving respectfully and using honesty when it comes to judging balls that land in or out or off the glass or floor first
