East Coast Padel

East Coast Padel brought the game to Hull as the city’s first dedicated padel club, set up inside the Active+ leisure complex on Harpings Road. Three courts — two covered doubles and a singles court — run from early morning until late, seven days a week, and pay-and-play rates from around £4 per person make it one of the cheaper places to play in the country. Rackets can be hired on site, coaching is available, and the Woolsheds Café Bar, changing rooms, showers and free parking round out a family-friendly setup. Booking is through Playtomic.

New to padel? What you need for your first session

Most UK padel venues hire rackets by the hour, so you do not need to buy anything before your first game. Check this club’s booking page for hire availability and prices.

Once you have played a few times and want your own kit, this is the order we would buy in.

• Court shoes first. Clubs hire rackets, they do not hire shoes, and running trainers slide on padel courts. This is the single purchase that most improves your first month. See our best padel shoes for UK players.
• Then a racket. Once your technique has settled you will know whether you want control or power. Start with our best beginner padel rackets, or read how to choose your first padel racket.
• Balls last. Most clubs provide balls for casual sessions. When you start playing regularly, see our best padel balls for UK courts.

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Never played before? Read the rules of padel and how padel differs from tennis before you turn up.

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