Padel Xpress Programmes

Structured Beginner & Improver Pathways by Padelspeed

Padelspeed’s Padel Xpress pathway is designed to help adult players progress from complete beginner level through to confident club and match-play standard in a clear, structured and engaging format.

Our programmes focus on building confidence, improving consistency and developing tactical understanding through fun, social and progressive coaching environments.

Padel Xpress 1.0

Introduction to Padel

Programme Overview

Padel Xpress 1.0 is a six-week beginner coaching course designed to introduce new players to the fundamentals of padel in a fun, social and accessible environment.

The programme focuses on learning the essential technical and tactical foundations required to serve, rally, score and enjoy social match play confidently.

Ideal For

• Complete beginners
• Players new to padel
• Players returning to racket sports

Course Structure

• Duration: 6 weeks
• Session Length: 60 minutes
• Recommended Group Size: 4–6 players

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, players will:

• Understand padel rules and scoring
• Develop forehand and backhand fundamentals
• Learn serve and return basics
• Improve rally consistency
• Gain confidence using the glass
• Understand basic positioning and movement
• Feel comfortable joining social games and beginner sessions

Weekly Themes

Week 1 – Introduction to Padel

• Grips and basic technique
• Movement fundamentals
• Rallying basics
• Court awareness

Week 2 – Groundstrokes & Direction

• Forehands and backhands
• Consistency and control
• Directional rallying

Week 3 – Serve & Return

• Serve technique
• Return positioning
• Understanding scoring and game flow

Week 4 – Volley Fundamentals

• Forehand and backhand volleys
• Moving towards the net
• Basic attacking concepts

Week 5 – Using the Glass

• Introduction to back wall play
• Controlled defensive shots
• Improving rally tolerance

Week 6 – Match Play & Game Situations

• Structured point play
• Tactical basics
• Match-play confidence building

Coach Delivery Focus

Sessions should remain:

• Fun and social
• High-energy and inclusive
• Rally-focused rather than technique-heavy
• Confidence-building for new players