Padel guide
Rules, gear, training and news from the 10ka padel club (Desetka sports centre) on Alibegovac, Novi Sad. A new article every few days.

Winter padel in Novi Sad: indoor courts, hall or dome, and what to wear
Indoor courts, hall or dome, what to wear, warming up in the cold and when to book.
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How much does padel cost in Novi Sad? Court, equipment and birthday prices (2026)
Exact court, racket hire and birthday prices, the cost per person and when playing is cheapest.

Padel rules for beginners: everything you need to know before your first match
Underarm serve, play off the glass and tennis scoring. All the basics in one place.

How to choose your first padel racket
Shape, weight and core hardness: what really makes a difference when you’re starting out.

Where to play padel in Novi Sad and how to book a court
How to get to Alibegovac, where to park and how to book a court in half a minute.

Padel warm-up: 8 exercises in 10 minutes
A short routine for joints, shoulders and calves that lowers the risk of injury.

Playing off the glass: how to make the wall your ally
When to let the ball come off the wall, where to stand and why patience wins points.

Padel After Dark: evening sessions under the floodlights
What to expect from evening sessions and how to sign up for the next tournament.

Bandeja, víbora and smash: three overhead shots
How the three key overhead shots differ and when to use each one.

Padel shoes: why running shoes aren’t a good choice
Sole, lateral stability and surface: how to choose shoes that don’t slip.

Padel in Serbia: how the new sport reached Novi Sad
A short history of padel and why people who’ve never held a racket are playing it.