INTRODUCING TOUCH PADEL
WHAT IS IT?
Touch Padel is a micro version of padel. Played mainly as singles it can be used as a training game to learn the basics of padel but is also a competitive game in its own right. The playing area is similar in design to padel court, with glass walls, grill and central net but on a smaller scale, typically 30-40% in size of a full doubles court.
Developed by former world top 10 padel player Leo Padovani and Manchester Padel Club, and endorsed by the LTA, We also provide touch padel courts and training programme for schools and Club venues.
For players
Touch Padel is perfect to learn to art of control - essential for padel. Its a fun way to get started with the game in a safe environment with just one other player. Also great for a pre match warm up or to beat your mates one on one.
So who’s got the best touch?
HOW DOES TOUCH PADEL HELP MY PADEL?
Footwork & Fitness
Its singles, its fast, its intense. The court may be smaller, but you hi many more balls in a shorter space of time which gives you a fantastic workout almost immediately. Playing almost exclusively off the glass means your feet need to move fast and constantly!
Playing user pressure
It’s a small area and mistakes get punished so it is critical to play with a cool head and keep your opponent thinking, moving and hitting one more ball – just like padel.
Tactics & Decision making
Knowing when to come to the net to volley (i.e. when your opponent is under pressure), knowing when to play an angled shot, when to lob, when to change the direction of the ball and use the glass effectively.
Technique
Hitting Chquita’s! Find a way to play soft but attacking shots consistently at different angles, while your opponent is close to the net.
Mastering the glass
Unlike padel, where the ball bounces into the glass on some points but not all, it is likely to happen on nearly every shot in touch padel. This means that your play off the glass (timing and movement in particular) improves rapidly for when you get back on a padel court.
For Venues
Looking to add a new dimension to your club?
This is a great opportunity for clubs to diversify their offer and attract players who are new to the game, enjoy a challenge or want a dynamic warm-up option. Touch Padel courts are compact, efficient and can be a valuable addition to your club, helping boost membership, increase visitors and underpin your coaching.
For Schools
We have successfully implemented Touch Padel in schools programmes and help you bring it to your school either in as a permanent additions or as a temporary installation to activate padel at your school.
We provide courts, our coaching drills programme and can support you with installation and also access to expert coaches where required.
’’It’s nice to see a new padel club being innovative as they grow in this fast-growing racket sport.’’
Sandi Proctor
President, Lawn Tennis Association
HOW TO WORK WITH US.
A Touch Padel licence includes: courts, training programmes and step by step guidance on how best to make it work for your venue. For more information please contact us here.
BOOK YOUr TOUCH PADEL COURT AT MPC
in a few simple steps.
1. download the playtomic app
2. Create an account
3. Search ‘Manchester Padel Club’
4. Check availability & Book
