Guides
Rules, costs and what to know before your first game.
PadelWhat is padel? The rules in three minutesPadel explained: the court, the serve, the walls, scoring and what you need for your first game.
PickleballPickleball rules explained for beginnersHow pickleball works: the court, the kitchen, the two-bounce rule, serving and scoring.
PadelPadel vs pickleball: which should you play?The difference between padel and pickleball: court, equipment, rules, cost and who each suits.
PadelHow much does padel cost in the UK?What padel costs to play in the UK: court hire, rackets and balls, and how to play for less.
Cricket netsIndoor cricket nets: how to book and what to bringHow indoor cricket nets work, how to book a lane, bowling machines, and what kit to bring.
PadelBest padel racket for beginners: what to buy firstHow to choose your first padel racket: round vs teardrop vs diamond, weight, foam, and what to spend in the UK.
PadelPadel rules: the complete guideThe full rules of padel: serving, the walls, scoring, golden point, out-of-court play and every common fault.
PadelPadel court dimensions: size, walls, net and linesOfficial padel court dimensions in metres: 20 x 10 m playing area, service line, net height, glass and mesh heights and ceiling height.
PadelHow to play padel: a beginner's guideHow to play padel for the first time: booking a court, positioning, the basic shots, playing off the glass and court etiquette.
PadelPadel shoes: what to wear and why it mattersWhy running shoes are a bad idea for padel, how herringbone, omni and clay soles differ, and how to choose padel shoes.
PadelPadel vs tennis: the differences explainedPadel vs tennis compared: court size, walls, serve, rackets, balls, scoring, cost and which is easier to learn.
PickleballPickleball court dimensions: size, kitchen, net and spaceOfficial pickleball court dimensions in feet and metres: 20 x 44 ft court, 7 ft kitchen, net height, run-off and badminton court overlap.
PickleballPickleball scoring explainedHow pickleball scoring works: side-out scoring, the three-number score call, 0-0-2, server positions and rally scoring.
PickleballBest pickleball paddle UK: how to choose oneHow to choose a pickleball paddle in the UK: face materials, core thickness, weight, shape, grip and what to spend.
PickleballHow to play pickleball: a beginner's guideHow to start playing pickleball in the UK: what happens at a leisure centre session, what to bring, the basic shots and tactics.
Cricket netsHow much does cricket net hire cost?What indoor cricket net hire costs in the UK per lane per hour, with real venue prices, bowling machine extras and ways to save.
Cricket netsCricket bowling machine practice: drills and safetyHow to practise with a cricket bowling machine: types of machine, setting it up, batting drills, fielding drills and staying safe.