The US National Cat Libres Padel Team brought home two third-place finishes from Paraguay, with a run of marathon matches and a team spirit that players called one of the best they have ever been part of.
From November 10 to 14, 2026, the US National Junior Padel Team takes on the best junior nations from across the Americas at the FIP Junior America Padel Cup.
Padel and pickleball are two of the fastest-rising sports in America, and they get confused all the time. Both use solid, stringless paddles, start with an underhand serve, and famously social. But step onto each court, and you are playing two very different games.
This guide explains what padel is, where it came from, the court and gear you need, how points and matches work, the rules that trip up new players, and the shots and habits that will help you improve.
The US National Cat Libres Padel Team brought home two third-place finishes from Paraguay, with a run of marathon matches and a team spirit that players called one of the best they have ever been part of.
From November 10 to 14, 2026, the US National Junior Padel Team takes on the best junior nations from across the Americas at the FIP Junior America Padel Cup.
Padel and pickleball are two of the fastest-rising sports in America, and they get confused all the time. Both use solid, stringless paddles, start with an underhand serve, and famously social. But step onto each court, and you are playing two very different games.
This guide explains what padel is, where it came from, the court and gear you need, how points and matches work, the rules that trip up new players, and the shots and habits that will help you improve.
