AP Padel

🎾School Holiday Padel Special! 🎾

Looking for an exciting way to keep the kids active these school holidays? AP Padel Kimberley has the perfect deal for families, friends and first-time players!

🏓 Book one hour for only R200 • Valid until the end of July 2026

Whether you're learning the game or sharpening your skills, padel is a fun, social sport that's easy to enjoy for all ages. Come experience one of Kimberley's fastest-growing sports at AP Padel, located at Kalahari Lodge.

📞 Bookings: 053 831 5085
📍 AP Padel Kimberley – Kalahari Lodge

Grab your family, rally your friends and make the most of this fantastic holiday special. We can't wait to see you on the court!

The game might pause when you step off the court, but the experience continues at the AP Padel clubhouse. 🎾

After an intense match or practice session, players can refuel with a variety of menu options. The clubhouse serves favourites like burgers, toasted sandwiches, and assorted pies, perfect for recharging after a competitive rally.

It is also a relaxed space where players can catch up, talk through match highlights, and enjoy the social side of the sport.

From great games to good food, the clubhouse is part of what makes time at AP Padel more than just a match on the court.

Your padel journey starts with booking on the Playtomic - Play Padel App. Stay connected and informed about all things AP Padel and scheduling.
Simply search “Padel – Kimberley” on Playtomic to reserve a court and plan your next game.

The “Stupa” Single-Arm Isolation, inspired by Franco Stupaczuk, is a targeted drill to fix lazy volleys and strengthen core stability.

To do it, practice a full set of forehand volleys while keeping your non-dominant arm tucked strictly behind your back.

This removes the usual off-arm counterweight that players use for balance, forcing your obliques and legs to stabilize the torso.

The result is a more compact, controlled volley with cleaner technique. Add this drill to your padel training to see noticeable improvements in power and precision.

Source: https://trainingpadel.com/a-tip-for-improving-forehand-volley-technique-a-few-repetitions-with-the-unused-arm-behind-the-back-franco-stupaczuk/

Unlike tennis or squash, the wrist strap on a padel racket is a legal requirement under International Padel Federation (FIP) rules.

Padel rackets are solid, made of EVA foam and carbon fibre, and can weigh up to 375g. A racket flying from an unsecured hand during a smash could seriously injure another player.

In professional matches, failing to keep the strap around the wrist results in an immediate loss of the point.

Safety comes first, always keep your strap secured before every point.

Source:https://www.padelfip.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/FIP_Rules-of-Padel.pdf

Join the community and book courts online in one app Find courts, meet players, and join matches with the Playtomic app. Join the largest padel & tennis community and start playing today!

Our courts, clubhouse, and fully stocked Proshop are designed to support every player, from first-timers to regular competitors.

The Proshop carries key padel equipment to keep you ready for every session.

Hire or purchase rackets, stock up on balls, and find essential accessories like caps and socks, all in one place.

Courts are booked via the Playtomic Play Padel App, just search "Padel - Kimberley" to manage your bookings and stay up to date with all AP Padel scheduling, classes, and competitions.

Join the community and book courts online in one app Find courts, meet players, and join matches with the Playtomic app. Join the largest padel & tennis community and start playing today!

Padel didn’t start in a stadium. It started with a space problem in 1969.

Enrique Corcuera wanted a tennis court at home in Mexico, but his yard was too small. So he built a smaller walled court, and a brand-new sport was born.

His wife, Viviana, wrote the first rulebook as a birthday gift. By 1974, padel had spread to Spain, and today it’s the fastest-growing sport in the world.

Source: https://www.padelfip.com/history/

In Padel, players are permitted to step outside the court to return a ball that has bounced off the glass and exited through the gates.

This manoeuvre, known as a “saca por tres”, utilizes the court's walls as part of the game.

It demands agility, quick thinking, and strategic positioning, making every point dynamic and unpredictable.

Source: https://padel1969.com/padel-out-of-court-play-rules/

After an intense match, head to the our clubhouse to refuel with delicious burgers, toasted sandwiches, pies, and more.

Whether you’re planning your next game or sharing strategies with friends, the clubhouse is the perfect place to connect, relax, and soak in the Padel community.

Start your Padel journey by booking courts on the Playtomic – Play Padel App.

After an intense match, head to our clubhouse to refuel with delicious burgers, toasted sandwiches, pies, and more.

Join the community and book courts online in one app Find courts, meet players, and join matches with the Playtomic app. Join the largest padel & tennis community and start playing today!

🎾 Did you know? In Padel, the “Golden Point” is a sudden-death point played at deuce in No-Ad scoring.

When the score reaches 40-40, this single decisive point can decide the game, adding excitement and pressure to every rally.

Designed to speed up matches, it tests both nerves and skill, often leading to dramatic comebacks or fast-paced conclusions that fans love.

Source: https://www.padelguide.com/rules/no-ad-scoring