Padel. It’s THE sport of the moment, and once you try it, it’s easy to see why.  Its explosion in success seems to have come from nowhere, but in fact the sport has been around since the late 60s. Enormously popular in Mexico and Spain, it’s a combination of some of the best bits of Tennis and Squash, played in an enclosed court. As it’s almost always played in doubles, the sport has maintained its social roots. It's fast, fun, and physically demanding.  However, like any sport - particularly one that features repetitive movement - it can create strain on the body, and leave you open to injury.