Padel in winter

Today we talk about the problem of playing padel in winter, because the cold can be your worst adversary when playing sports. If you don’t have the possibility to play indoor padel, we’ll give you some tips so you can enjoy padel on outdoor padel courts.

1. Before starting your padel match or lesson, remember the importance of a proper warm-up.
2. Dress warm, but not too warm. Because if you get too warm, you won’t be able to move easily during the game. Wear windproof but breathable clothing.
3. Keep in mind that the padel balls do not react differently to the cold because the materials used to manufacture the balls are altered with the temperature change, in addition, the padel courts accumulate moisture, and even in some cases the padel courts freeze and the ball bounce is not regular. Try to play on sunny days, as these circumstances are reduced.
4. Don’t be afraid to relax your arm, as padel strokes are affected by the cold. This is because with cold we tend to shrink the arm and this makes us perform the blows with little ease.
5. The glass of the padel courts becomes unstable in the cold, either because of rain or frost. For example, the glass slips because of humidity, or also the court can be very fast due to moisture or dew. So be careful, player friend, the padel court can be your worst enemy.
6. Choose the right footwear, traction is a very important quality for padel shoes, so if your shoes are already very worn out, maybe it’s time to change them.
7. Do not risk, if the surface of the padel court is wet be careful because you may not get the desired effects with your strokes, it may be better to play on flat ground.
8. Keep warm during breaks, even if you’re not cold so you won’t catch a cold.
9. Do not forget to drink water, in winter the feeling of thirst is not so noticeable, but your body needs to be hydrated anyway.