Taking Your Summer Form Into the Autumn Season

Summer padel is easy to keep up. September is where good habits are made or lost.

Book Ahead

Put the dates in the diary now. Indoor and floodlit courts fill quickly from mid-September.

Set One Technical Goal

Pick a single shot — bandeja, lob, return — and work on it for the whole autumn.

Warm Up Longer

Colder air means longer warm-ups. Add five minutes and keep a layer on until you are moving.

Adjust to Indoor Conditions

Indoor courts play faster and the ball stays livelier. Expect less time and lob a little deeper.

Keep the Social Side

The nights get darker and attendance dips. Being the person who organises the group keeps everyone playing.

Plan a Target Event

A tournament or league in November gives the autumn a point.

Look After the Kit

Fresh balls and a new overgrip in September make a surprising difference.