by Minter Dial | Sep 23, 2026 | Padel, Sports
The Joy of Padel podcast with Alfonso Patacho (JOPS04E18) On the latest episode of the JOY OF PADEL podcast, I was delighted to welcome Alfonso Patacho—one of the most charismatic and passionate figures on the British padel scene, and a player I’ve had the privilege...
by Minter Dial | Mar 17, 2026 | Padel, Sports
Shut Up And Talk: The Many Levels Of Communication In Padel “The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” George Bernard Shaw, who clearly never played padel, but would have been a nightmare partner if he had....
by Minter Dial | Mar 9, 2026 | Padel, Sports
The Overhead in Padel: Nobody Expects the Spanish Smash-quisition If you’ve come to padel from tennis, let me save you some heartache: your impression of your overhead is wrong. Not your technique — well, maybe that too — but your entire concept of the overhead....
by Minter Dial | Feb 11, 2026 | Joy of Padel, Podcast
The Joy of Padel podcast with Clément Geens (JOPS04E02) On the latest episode of the JOY OF PADEL podcast, I had the pleasure of welcoming a truly remarkable guest: Clément Geens. As the kickoff to our fourth season, this conversation held extra significance for...
by Minter Dial | Jan 16, 2026 | Padel, Sports
Reading the Game: What to Watch for When You Start a Padel Match Even before you step onto a padel court, your mindset should be half-player, half-detective. The match doesn’t begin with the first point — it starts in the few moments you meet. Smart players use those...
