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And because the game is almost always played in teams of four, it naturally fosters something that many other sports have lost: genuine interaction.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps that also explains why people rarely just head home after a game of padel. You stick around for a coffee. Chat about that crazy rally at 40:40. Arrange to meet up next week.<\/p>\n<h4>Never played padel before? Here\u2019s what you need to know \u2013 then off to the court!<\/h4>\n<p>The good news: you need almost nothing.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sportswear that you feel comfortable in.<\/li>\n<li>Indoor or tennis shoes with good grip.<\/li>\n<li>A padel racket \u2013 you can easily hire one from PadelCity.<\/li>\n<li>Three fellow players. Or simply the community \u2013 you can quickly find suitable playing partners via the app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And most importantly: you don\u2019t need to be a tennis pro.<\/p>\n<p>On the contrary. 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