PPadel guides and tips
Practical guides to padel tournaments, from the social Americano to points, rules and a club ladder.
How to run an Americano in padel: step by step
Americano is the simplest and most social padel format. Here's a complete guide: number of players, courts, points, rotation and the most common mistakes.
Read the guide →Format · 7 minAmericano, Mexicano or Mixicano: which format fits your night?
Three of the most popular padel formats explained, with a simple table for when to choose which. Skill differences, fixed pairs and social vs. balanced play.
Read the guide →Rules · 7 minPadel points explained: 15-30-40, golden point and star point (2026)
How are points counted in padel? Here are games, sets and the tiebreak explained, plus golden point and the new star point rule from FIP for 2026.
Read the guide →Guide · 9 minComplete guide: how to run a padel tournament for your club
From format and seeding to the court schedule and prize-giving. A practical checklist for running a padel tournament that goes off without a hitch, whatever the number of players.
Read the guide →Guide · 7 minWhat is a padel ladder, and how do you start one in your club?
A ladder keeps your padel club active all season. Here's the difference between a challenge ladder and a box league, the benefits and pitfalls, and how to keep it going.
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