Your free intro to padel.

No experience needed. Rackets provided. Just turn up and play.

Download the Nettla app.

Book your free one-hour session at a court near you.

What is the free intro?

The free intro is the easiest way to try padel for the first time, with no cost and no commitment. You’ll spend an hour at your nearest Smash venue with one of our in-house coaches: 45 minutes on court learning the basics, playing, and having fun, then 15 minutes to ask questions and talk through what might suit you next. Rackets and balls are provided, you don’t need a partner, and you don’t need to have picked up a racket before. All you have to do is book a slot and turn up.

Complete beginner? You’re in good company.

Some people feel a little apprehensive before their first session, especially if it’s been a while since they did anything sporty. The intro session is very relaxed and you’ll be playing alongside other people just starting out.

Our coaching adapts to you, not the other way round. Our coaches are full-time professionals who do this every day, and there’s no jargon and no assumptions about what you can already do.

What you’ll learn.

In your 45 minutes on court, your coach covers the essentials. That usually includes:

Where to stand and how to move around the court

How to hold the racket

Basic shots, including groundstrokes and volleys

How to serve underarm

Using the glass walls

How the scoring works

Playing out a point by the end of the session

What happens after your intro?

There’s no pressure to commit to anything on the day. In those last 15 minutes, your coach helps you find the right next step based on where you are, taking into account both your ability and how confident you feel, so you’re never thrown in too deep or held back.

For most beginners, that next step is Padel Xpress, our six-week course that takes you from the basics to booking your own court with confidence, one skill at a time. After that the options open up: You, Three and Me coaching sessions, social play matched to your level, leagues, events and more. Wherever you start, you’ll always be playing with people at a similar stage, so it stays fun and friendly.

What people say about their first session.

An absolutely brilliant club with amazing staff and accessible sessions for young people with disabilities. Smash Padel Whitstable is leading by example when it comes to inclusion, and its passion for making sport welcoming for everyone really shows.

Vanessa , Smash Padel Whitstable customer

I’ve absolutely loved playing at Smash Padel Bicester. From the moment you arrive, you’re made to feel welcome by both the staff and the other players. Everyone is genuinely friendly, approachable and happy to help, creating a fantastic atmosphere both on and off the court.

Alex , Smash Padel Bicester customer

We booked the whole court and had all the equipment and coaching provided. It was a fantastic experience for us.

Karina , Smash Padel Mid Sussex customer

Such a great club, with the best coaches and such a lovely social community!

Sarah , Smash Padel Mid Sussex customer

Ready to give it a go?

Download the Nettla app to book your free intro at your nearest Smash Padel venue. Rackets provided, no experience needed, and your first session is on us.

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