Can I hire a padel racket?

We have a selection of the latest Padel rackets (and balls) to purchase at Hyde Park and The Regent's Park. If you want to try a demo racket before making your purchase you can now do that for just £25 per racket with our exclusive Park Sports Demo Racket Service ! This amount will be deducted from your bill if you decide to subsequently buy the racket from the venue on the day. We do not provide rackets for hire.

Can I book a Weekly Drill session online or over the phone?

Yes. However, we recommend making your booking online.

How far in advance can I book a Weekly Drill place?

All players can now book Weekly Drill sessions online up to 7 days in advance. We have also added more Weekly Drills at our Hyde Park and The Regent’s Park venues, so more players have the chance of enjoying this type of coaching.

When are places made available for Weekly Drill sessions?

New places are made available immediately after each session.

I’m a beginner. What’s the best padel racket for me?

Padel rackets come in three different shapes – round, drop-shaped and diamond-shaped. They are made out of an EVA foam material, are perforated and are shorter and more compact in shape than a tennis racket. The LTA suggest starting out with a round bat, as these will offer you the best control if you’re a beginner. Junior bats are also available for kids, which are slightly lighter and have a shorter grip to make them easier to use.

What should I do if I'm unsure if my court booking or coaching session will go ahead?

You should call your local venue to ask, no more than one or two hours prior to the start of your booking.

Before I book a course should I attend a Weekly Drill session?

Weekly Drills are ideal for trying out tennis or padel for the first time, or for determining your ability level before you sign up for a course. We encourage you to talk to a coach before booking, but attending a weekly drill is by no means compulsory.

Padel is a sport for anyone and everyone. No matter your age or ability, everyone is welcome on our Padel courts. You don’t have to have played tennis – or any other sport before – just grab a racket, a doubles partner, and away you go!

What should I wear to play padel?

There’s no dress code on the Padel court – it’s all about wearing what you feel most comfortable in. We’d suggest some kind of sports kit and a comfy pair of trainers are a good place to start. However, there are specific padel trainers that can better suit the playing surface – if you fancy buying some yourself, we’d recommend talking to one of the Padel coaches.

Adult Weekly Padel Drills | Hyde Park

Weekly Padel Drill Levels at Hyde Park

Power up your Padel game with similar level Padel players at our Weekly Padel Drill sessions. Each Drill session is for a maximum of 6 players per court.

Beginner Drills

For new padel players just starting, or those who may struggle with the fundamentals, such as forehand or backhand technique and consistency. Coaching involves steadily introducing players to the game and making new friends.

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Improver Drills

Ideal for anyone returning to play after a long break, or players who have just completed the beginner’s course. Players will know the basic techniques, in game tactics and how to keep score.

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Can I hire a padel racket?

We have a selection of the latest Padel rackets (and balls) to purchase at Hyde Park and The Regent's Park.
If you want to try a demo racket before making your purchase you can now do that for just £25 per racket with our exclusive Park Sports Demo Racket Service! This amount will be deducted from your bill if you decide to subsequently buy the racket from the venue on the day. We do not provide rackets for hire.
Can I book a Weekly Drill session online or over the phone?
How far in advance can I book a Weekly Drill place?
When are places made available for Weekly Drill sessions?
I’m a beginner. What’s the best padel racket for me?

Padel rackets come in three different shapes – round, drop-shaped and diamond-shaped. They are made out of an EVA foam material, are perforated and are shorter and more compact in shape than a tennis racket.
The LTA suggest starting out with a round bat, as these will offer you the best control if you’re a beginner. Junior bats are also available for kids, which are slightly lighter and have a shorter grip to make them easier to use.

Padel Coaches at Hyde Park

Park Sports works with self-employed, highly experienced and professional LTA qualified coaches who deliver all Adult Weekly Padel Drills.

Antonio Cifuentes
(RPP Level 3)
Accepting new clients
£56 / hour off-peak
£66 / hour peak
Antonio joined Park Sports in September and is a self-employed coach at Park Sports Hyde Park. Whether coaching groups or individuals, Antonio always strives to develop his players by creating a fun and challenging environment on court. Highly qualified and experienced, Antonio enjoys coaching both individual 1:1 lessons and groups.
Availability: Monday – Friday | Sunday
Languages: English, Spanish
Contact Antonio
Ashley Khoo
(BPCA Padel Coach)
Accepting new clients
£56 / hour off-peak
£66 / hour peak
Ashley is a self-employed Padel coach at Park Sports Hyde Park. Ashley has coached Tennis and Padel for over 20 years in London and Beirut (Lebanon) where he coached the National Boys Juniors. He recently spent December 2022 training at the World's Prestigious Bela Padel Academy in Alicante. As a qualified Lawyer he is very analytical and quick to analyse player's different biomechanics and physical differences.
Availability: Monday – Wednesday
Language: English
Contact Ashley

Availability:	Monday – Friday \| Sunday
Languages:	English, Spanish

Availability:	Monday – Wednesday
Language:	English

How to Find Us

You can find us in the South West corner of Hyde Park, where the park meets Exhibition Road, and south of The Serpentine.

If arriving by bicycle, at the front of the Café, you will be able to use our bicycle parking rack to lock your bike up safely. You will need to bring your own padlock.

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