Padel for kids
Ideal for families, especially children, padel is a the perfect activity that offers fun and excitement for players of all ages. It’s an easy to pick up sport that combines excitement, energy and teamwork, while also teaching your kids valuable life skills.
It’s an inclusive sport that lets children of all ages and abilities jump right in and have fun on court. For parents, padel is also a fantastic opportunity to bond, stay active and enjoy some quality time together as a family.
Looking to jump on court and have some fun with your kids? Many tennis venues, sports clubs and fitness centres now offer padel courts, so there’s likely going to be one in your local area.
Padel offers a fun way for children as young as four to stay active. It’s a fun, dynamic sport that can help your young ones improve their physical fitness and co-ordination, learn new skills on and off the court, while also making some new friends.
It also helps build on core skills for kids, including boosting their focus, problem-solving and decision making skills as they learn to strategise and think tactically on the court.
For children starting out in padel, using orange or green tennis balls are a great option. They are less pressurised and travel much slower over the net - making it easier for young players to get to grips with the basics of the sport.
Once they are more comfortable and familiar with playing and controlling the ball, they can gradually transition to regular padel balls for a greater challenge.
To find out more about the range of padel balls on offer, head to the LTA Shop, powered by Pro:Direct.
When it comes to clothes, children can wear whatever they feel most comfortable in. Keep in mind that they’ll be active, so it might be best to opt for shorts, tracksuit bottoms, t-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies - depending on the time of year.
For shoes, we recommended kids wear a comfortable pair of trainers. These will help prevent slipping and reduce the risk of foot or ankle injuries while on court.
Explore kids padel shoes, clothing and more at the LTA Shop.
If your child is just starting out with padel, many local venues offer the option to rent or borrow the necessary equipment such as kids padel rackets and balls, meaning your child can try out the sport without investing in all the gear.
However, if your child is ready to dive into the world of padel and own their own gear, you can find all the equipment they could possibly need by heading to the LTA shop, powered by Pro:Direct.