Blazing Padels to open dedicated padel club in Reepham

The county will soon have its first indoor padel club as Blazing Padels launches at Salle Moor Hall Farm. 

It will feature state-of-the-art indoor courts, a café, curated social spaces and offer expert coaching.

The courts will be located at Salle Moor Hall Farm (Image: Antony Moore)

Padel, a blend of tennis and squash, is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports. 

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It is usually played in doubles on a court one-third the size of a tennis court, surrounded by walls of glass and metallic mesh. 

A floor plan of the courts (Image: Blazing Padels) The club will initially offer players the use of two indoor courts housed within a converted cow shed, allowing year-round play whatever the weather. 

Founder Alex Nagshineh said: “We’re really excited to bring the sport of padel to Norfolk. 

The cattle shed has been converted into courts (Image: Antony Moore)

"As many regular players will tell you, the beauty of Padel is that it’s easy to pick up but impossible to put down. 

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"Given Padel culture's relaxed and social nature, we aim to create a welcoming and comfortable space for players and casual visitors to kick back with friends and family." 

An artist's impression of Herbie's Cafe (Image: Blazing Padels)

To build a community, Blazing Padels will offer social sessions, events and leagues for players to meet and connect with each other. 

It will open with a celebration launch day on September 29 offering visitors the chance to watch a demonstration game featuring members of the Great Britain Padel Team and have the opportunity to ‘beat the pros’.