The Poteau blog
Prices, time slots, levels: figures from games played on Poteau.
Padel shots to learn first when you're a beginner
Serve, volley, wall exit, lob, bandeja: the 5 padel shots to learn first, plus how to pick a game at your level (rated 1 to 10).
Which padel racket to get as a beginner
Rent first: about €4 at the club, on a €12 spot. Then a round, soft, fiberglass racket under €60. Shape, weight and budget explained.
Where to play padel near France's big cities
Stadium Thiais has 13 courts, Z5 Aix 12, UrbanSoccer Dardilly 8: padel clubs on Poteau near Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Lille and more in France.
Booking a padel court: time slot, length, price per person
A €12 median per spot, usually 90 minutes, and evenings go first. What you're really booking, and when courts are still open.
Padel for beginners: your first game, no stress
Worried about your level? Find it with the Poteau quiz, pick the right game, get the gear, plus 4 tips for your first padel game.
How to find a padel partner
Most player-run padel games need just 1 or 2 players. Where to look, how to match levels, and which side to play.
What padel really costs in Paris
€14 to €25 per player for 90 minutes at a Paris club, €7.50 on city courts. Club-by-club padel prices, off-peak and peak.
Padel or tennis: which one if you play soccer?
Underhand serve, glass walls, four players: why padel is quicker to pick up. The 5 differences, Paris prices, and which one to choose.
Padel rules in 5 minutes
Underhand serve, glass vs fence, and the 2026 star point at 40-40: padel rules in 5 minutes, for soccer players trying it out.