Padel is easy to begin because the serve is underarm, the court is compact and the format is social. You do not need a tennis background or a perfect technique before booking your first game in Nairobi.
What to bring
Wear comfortable sports clothing and court shoes with dependable grip. Bring water and a small towel, especially for a longer session. A padel racket is shorter and more forgiving than a tennis racket; check whether your venue offers rentals before buying your own.
Learn the court before chasing power
The glass is part of the game. A ball may bounce, hit the back or side glass and remain playable. Beginners often rush toward the ball, so give it room and learn how its path changes after the rebound.
Your first priorities should be simple:
- Keep the ball in play with a compact swing.
- Recover your position after every shot.
- Move forward and backward with your partner.
- Call for balls early and clearly.
Book the right first session
A beginner coaching session gives you the rules, basic strokes, court positioning and enough confidence to join a social game. At Ace Padel in Parklands, coaching can be adapted for one player, a pair or a small group.
Do not worry about winning points immediately. A successful first session is one where you understand the court, make clean contact and leave wanting to play again.
Ready to get on court?
Book with Shayaan on Playtomic or message Ace Padel on Instagram to plan your first session in Nairobi.