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Coaching and clinics at The Retreat Elcot Park
From a first hit to a sharper game: padel coaching and clinics near Newbury and Hungerford, for players of every level.

Whether you have never held a padel racket or you want to tighten up your game, coaching is the quickest way to improve. At Courts Padel® at The Retreat Elcot Park, near Newbury, our coaching sessions and private clinics help players of every level build confidence and technique, so the next time you step on court you feel the difference.
Who it's for
- Complete beginners who want to learn the basics properly from the start
- Social players who want more consistency and fewer unforced errors
- Intermediate working on padel specific shots: the bandeja, the vibora, Bajada's and using the walls to your advantage.
- Advanced working on competitive game tactics, perfecting technique on padel specific shots, when to play them and where.
Session formats
- Private lessons for one to 8 players
- Group clinics focused on one skill at a time
- Beginner sessions for groups of friends or colleagues
- Tactical Gameplay sessions
- Tempo padel classes
- Improvers, Intermediate, Advanced and Advanced Plus Americano's weekly
Kit
Rackets and balls are included in ALL coach led sessions and you can ask about performance demos if you're thinking of upgrading.

How to book
All our weekly 24 public sessions are shown in the 'Academy' section on the Playtomic app and private sessions are arranged directly with our team. Get in touch, email hello@courtspadel.co.uk, or call 07788 416943 or 07557363114 and we'll find a session that suits you.
Want to practise between sessions? Courts are £28 (£20 Off-peak) an hour for members and £40 (£28 Off-peak) for non-members. Book a court
Don't know your level?
Our level guide is below:
- Improvers 💚 (Playtomic 0 - 2.5)
- Intermediate 🩵 (Playtomic 2.5 - 3.5)
- Advanced 💙 (Playtomic 3.5 - 4.0)
- Advanced Plus + 💜 (Playtomic 4.0 - 5.0)
- Elite 🖤 (Playtomic 5.0+)


