Druid Padel

Courtside Catch-Up! Meet Farouq and Riley, two familiar faces at Druid Padel Coolmine RFC!

Farouq and his friends have become a real regular at Coolmine, always up for a game and great to have around the club.

If you see them on court, be sure to say hello. That is what Druid Padel is all about.

Here is how to hold your padel racket correctly. A small adjustment that makes a big difference.

A little update from Druid Padel Coolmine RFC 👀

We’re making a few exciting changes to the venue: from the courts and facilities to the little details that will make the whole experience even better.

As part of the work, we’ll be closed this Wednesday 26th August and Friday 28th August.

We’ll also be opening from 6pm on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August.

Lots happening, and we can’t wait to show you the finished result 🫶

Thanks for bearing with us in the meantime!

READY TO GIVE PADEL A GO? 🎾 | PART 6
You’ve watched the beginner series. Now there’s only one thing left to do…
Get on court.
Choose whichever way feels right for you:
🎾 Private coaching – get individual help from one of our coaches.
👥 Group introduction – learn alongside other beginners.
👫 Book with friends – reserve a court through Playtomic and tell our team it’s your first time when you arrive.
We’ll help you from there.
Who would you bring for your first game? Tag them below. 👇
And if you’re not sure which beginner option suits you, leave us a comment or send Druid Padel a message and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Your first rally starts here.
PLAY. GROW. BELONG.

BEGINNER TIP: DON’T TRY TOO HARD 🎾 | PART 5
One of the biggest surprises for new padel players?
Hitting the ball harder isn’t necessarily better.
Padel rewards control, patience and keeping the rally going.
A shorter swing and a little less power can make a very big difference – and longer rallies are a lot more fun when you’re getting started.
Be honest: if a ball comes towards you, what’s your natural instinct?
💥 Hit it as hard as possible
🎯 Play it under control
😬 Close your eyes and hope for the best
Tell us below 👇
And tag the friend who definitely chooses option one.

PADEL IN 30 SECONDS 🎾 | PART 4
Never played? Here are four things worth knowing:
👥 It’s usually played as doubles
⬇️ You serve underarm
🪟 The glass walls are part of the game
🎾 Scoring will feel familiar if you know tennis: 15, 30, 40, game
And if that still sounds slightly confusing – don’t worry. It makes much more sense once you are actually on court.
Quick beginner quiz:
What do you think happens if the ball hits the glass during a rally?
A) Point over
B) Keep playing
C) Everyone stops for coffee ☕
Put your answer in the comments before watching the full video 👇

WHAT DO YOU ACTUALLY NEED TO PLAY PADEL? 🎾 | PART 3
Good news: probably much less than you think.
✅ Comfortable sportswear
✅ Runners or court shoes
✅ Water
✅ A willingness to give it a go
No specialist padel wardrobe required. No previous experience required. And if you need help with equipment, just ask our team.
Beginner question: what would you have guessed you needed before seeing this video?
Let us know below – there are no silly answers!
Or save this post for your first Druid Padel session.
PLAY. GROW. BELONG.

WORRIED YOU WON’T KNOW WHAT YOU’RE DOING? 🎾 | PART 2

That’s exactly what a first session is for.
You don’t need to know the rules, understand the glass or arrive with a perfect serve.

At Druid Padel, we’ll help you get comfortable, understand the basics and start hitting a few balls.
Most importantly, your first experience should be relaxed, social and fun.
What would make you feel most comfortable trying padel for the first time?
A) Going with friends
B) Joining other beginners
C) Having a coach show you the ropes
D) Just giving it a go!
Drop your answer below 👇
Know someone who keeps saying they’d like to try padel? Tag them and make it happen.