Friday 7–8:30pm · Runs weekly

Tactical Play Sessions

Coached match play for intermediate players. Ninety minutes of live points with your coach in the game — sharpening your decision-making, positioning, and shot selection in real match situations.

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Live tactical coaching. Get feedback in real match situations, not just drills.

Play with the coach. Rotate through points and games alongside the coach.

Smarter decision-making. Improve your shot selection, positioning, and awareness.

Match-play focused. Apply the Shot of the Week in realistic game scenarios.

Tactical Play is where coaching meets competition. These 90-minute sessions are designed for intermediate players who want to take what they've been learning and apply it where it matters most — in live match play.

Rather than stopping at technical drills, Tactical Play puts you into real points alongside your coach Russel, who rotates through match-play situations with the group, giving tactical feedback and guidance as the game unfolds. You'll work on reading the game, building points, moving as a team, and making better choices under pressure — all in the heat of actual play.

With a maximum of just three players per session, you get individual attention and plenty of court time. Russel is on court with you, not watching from the sideline — coaching during points, between rallies, and helping you understand why certain decisions work and others don't.

Each session is linked to the Shot of the Week from our Rise & Rally programme, so if you attend both, you learn the shot technically on Wednesday morning and pressure-test it tactically on Friday night. Each session stands on its own though — you don't need to do both.

If you're looking to become more confident in matches, make smarter decisions, and understand the game at a deeper level, this is the session for you.

How to Sign Up
App: From the home screen, scroll to the bottom then across to "Padel Coaching". Pick the session date that suits.
Web: From the home screen, find the top menu bar "Make a Booking" then "Activities / Weekly Events", pick Friday, then select the session that works.
Or hit the link here to go directly to the Activities / Weekly Events page.

  • Real match-play experience with live coaching from Russel
  • Tactical feedback during points and between rallies
  • Better positioning, court coverage, and teamwork
  • Improved shot selection under pressure
  • Stronger understanding of point construction and when to attack or defend
  • Opportunity to apply the Shot of the Week in real match situations
  • Individual feedback throughout — max 3 players per session

Who It's For
Tactical Play is designed for intermediate players who want to improve the way they perform in real match situations. It's ideal for players who already understand the basic shots and rules of padel, want to move beyond drills into game-based learning, and are looking to become more confident and effective during matches. If you're playing in our Intermediate Padel events and want to sharpen the tactical side of your game, this is your session.

Schedule
Friday 7–8:30pm
$40 per person · Max 3 players · Rackets and balls provided
Runs weekly

Meet Our Team of Coaches

Experienced coaches helping players of all levels improve their game, build confidence and enjoy padel & pickleball even more.

PRIVATE LESSON PRICING

Private padel lessons

1 person$80
2 people$50 each
3 people$40 each
4 people$40 each

Applies to all our padel coaches. Request a booking on any coach’s card below.

STANDARD PRICING

Private pickleball lessons with Ben

1 person$80
2 people$50 each
3 people$40 each
4 people$40 each
PREMIUM · LIMITED TIME

Private pickleball lessons with Andy

1 person$120
2 people$90 each
3 people$70 each

Max 3 people per session. Tuesdays only, until 25 August. Andy’s premium rate reflects his international competitive experience.

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Ben Van Tonder

Ben is Padel Park’s Head Coach. A former competitive tennis and squash player, he discovered padel four years ago and now competes at 5.0 on Playtomic / 5.3 on Matchpoint — with runner-up finishes at the Bay Padel Open (before winning it the following year) and the 2023 Africa Padel Open under his belt. Ben holds the Padel MBA Coaching Qualification (practical + theoretical) and a BA in Psychology from Cape Town, which he weaves into his coaching through communication, confidence and performance under pressure. Specialises in intermediate to advanced players with a tactical, match-realistic approach — every session leaves you with something you can immediately apply.

Available: anytime

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Russell Biggs

Russell coaches intermediate players, helping them refine their shot selection, positioning, and tactical awareness. Originally from Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, he brings a thoughtful approach to the game and enjoys helping players unlock key insights that elevate their match play.

Available: on request

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Greg Nicol

Greg works with intermediate and advanced players, focusing on tactical discipline, net control, and high-level match play. One of New Zealand’s top padel players, he has achieved strong results in recent Men’s A tournaments around the country and brings valuable competitive experience to his coaching.

Available: on request

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Peter Mohring

Peter works primarily with beginner and developing players, helping them build strong fundamentals and confidence on court. He holds a HelloPadel Bronze coaching certification and has delivered beginner foundation programs in the UK.

Available: every day except Thursdays

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Tavo Farias

Originally from Curicó, Chile, Tavo brings great energy and passion to the court. He focuses on helping beginner and low-intermediate players improve their technique, patience, and tactical understanding of the game.

Available: Thursdays & Saturdays

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Ben Van Tonder

Ben is Padel Park’s Head Coach, bringing a decorated racket-sports background — competitive tennis, squash and padel (5.0 Playtomic, multiple tournament titles in South Africa) — to his pickleball coaching. His Padel MBA Coaching Qualification and BA in Psychology from Cape Town shape a tactical, psychology-informed approach that transfers directly across sports: strong paddle fundamentals, match-realistic drills, and coaching cues that build confidence under pressure. Coaches all levels — from complete beginners picking up a paddle for the first time through to intermediate players sharpening their game.

Available: anytime

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