Bede’s Summer School | Academy Prospectus 2026
Sport & Adventure Academies
PADEL Bede’s Padel Academy is the perfect place to master the fastest-growing racket sport, which is often described as a hybrid of tennis and squash. Students will gain a deep understanding of this dynamic game, played in an enclosed court where the walls are used strategically, and develop essential technical skills and strategic thinking, and cultivate a lasting passion for padel. OBJECTIVES • To master the fundamental padel techniques, including the serve, volley, and all forms of wall-play • To understand and effectively apply competitive doubles strategy and optimal court positioning • To improve quickness, agility, and dynamic court coverage specific to the padel environment • To develop a consistent underarm serve, making it a reliable tactical tool to gain an advantage • To learn to expertly utilise the glass walls for both defensive returns and attacking shot creation • To foster effective teamwork, clear communication, and strong sportsmanship with a doubles partner • To increase overall match fitness and build the necessary endurance for sustained, high- intensity rallies • To gain a deep tactical knowledge of game flow, opponent weaknesses, and situational play • To cultivate a lifelong passion for padel through engaging, challenging, and rewarding practice sessions
SUMMARY CENTRES Dicker (12–17 years)
DAYS
Tuesday and Thursday
VENUE
LEVELS
Padel centre in Eastbourne
Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced
HOURS
INSTRUCTION
3 hours per week (2x 1½ hour sessions)
Students receive instruction in small groups
DATES
FEE
Dicker – Week 2: 05/07/2026 Week 4: 19/07/2026 Week 6: 02/08/2026
£295 per week
Minimum number of students is required for the Academy to run. If an Academy is cancelled, a refund will be given.
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