Guides

Practical articles about formats, rules and running tournaments.

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Sport, equipment and tournament guides based on FV experience, available inside this platform.

• Running a tournament

  How to run a social tournament without spreadsheet chaos

  Players, courts, rounds, rests and results: a simple workflow that keeps the whole event under control.

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• Tennis

  What to bring to a tennis tournament

  A practical checklist for players and organisers: shoes, racket, balls, water and a simple backup plan.

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• Running a tournament

  Choosing padel shoes: grip, stability and comfort

  What to look for in court grip, lateral support and fit so you can move confidently and comfortably.

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• Running a tournament

  How to choose the right padel balls

  See how pressure and felt affect pace and bounce, and when lower-pressure training balls make more sense.

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• Rules and scoring

  Padel rules and etiquette: a quick guide for beginners

  A practical introduction to scoring, underarm serves, wall play and the basic etiquette that keeps your first matches moving.

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• Padel events

  What to bring to your first padel session

  A simple kit list covering comfortable sportswear, clean indoor shoes and renting a racket for your first session.

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