# How to record padel games > How to record padel games: the best way to film a match on your phone, with the right camera angle, mount and settings. Step-by-step for players and coaches. Published 2026-01-08. Source: https://vamospro.io/blog/how-to-record-padel-tennis-games Want to improve your padel skills? Then learning how to record padel games is step one, because you cannot fix what you cannot see. Maybe you already record your games but want a better angle for your footage. Maybe you are about to film your first match on your phone. Either way, this guide covers how to record padel games properly: the camera angles, the gear, and the setup that actually captures the whole court. I'll walk through every method, from a phone on the back glass to a tripod to club court cameras, and show you the best way to record padel games without missing the corners. Short version: for most players, a phone in the middle of the back glass, filming on the ultra-wide 0.5x lens, is all you need. ## The best camera angles for padel Before we talk gear, let's talk angle, because the padel camera angles you choose matter more than the camera you own. The best camera angle for padel is from directly behind the court, in the middle of the back glass, looking down the length of the court. From there the camera sees both teams and the full width of the court. Two things make it work: the lens and the frame. Use the ultra-wide lens (0.5x on most phones), and check that three lines are in the shot: the far baseline, the far service line and the near service line. If one is missing, move the camera a little higher or lower until all three are in. Here is how the common angles stack up: - **Behind the baseline, centered on the back glass:** the best angle to record padel. On the 0.5x lens it sees the full court and both teams. - **Raised corner:** a decent backup if you can't get centered, though one side gets a little distorted. - **Side-on from the fence:** avoid this one. You lose depth and half the court disappears. So whatever method you use below, the goal is the same. Get the camera behind the court, centered, on the widest lens. Nail the angle and you are most of the way to knowing how to record padel games well. ## Missing corners in your recording This is probably the most common issue, and an annoying one. The cause is almost always the lens, not the phone: the normal 1x camera is too narrow for a padel court. Switch to the ultra-wide 0.5x lens and the whole court fits. No 0.5x on your phone? Use the widest setting it has. ![Padel game recording missing corners example](https://vamospro.io/images/blog/padel-missing-corners.webp) ## Record padel games with a phone on the back glass ![Padel game recording suction cup and phone setup example](https://vamospro.io/images/blog/padel-suction-cup-with-phone.webp) This is the easiest way to record a padel game, and for most players the best one. Stick a phone holder or a suction cup mount to the back glass and film with your phone's camera app. ### How it works: - Phone horizontal in the holder, camera lens on the right. - Camera app in video mode, on the 0.5x ultra-wide lens. - Frame first: the far baseline, the far service line and the near service line all on screen. - Then stick the holder in the middle of the back glass, on clean, dry glass, and give it a tug. For the step-by-step version with pictures, see the [phone holder setup](https://vamospro.io/holder/setup). ### Pros: - Quick and easy setup. - Affordable and beginner-friendly. - On 0.5x it films the whole court, so nothing gets lost in the corners. ### Cons: - Battery life and storage on phones. - A cheap suction cup can come off the glass, and your phone with it. ### What to watch out for The two real drawbacks are battery and storage. For example, I have an iPhone 15 and I can film my padel game for 40 min and it will take about 20% of my battery and about 2GB of storage. Charge up and clear some space before you start. And check your mount. On multiple occasions a cheap suction cup has come off the glass with my phone. Luckily my phone was fine, BUT wipe the glass clean and dry, press the mount on firmly, and for long games of 50+ minutes check it after 3 to 4 games. The VamosPRO phone holder, part of the [Winner Kit](https://vamospro.io/pricing), is made for exactly this setup. ### Phone settings that help If you are recording a padel match on your phone, a few quick settings make a real difference. Use video mode on the 0.5x lens and film in landscape at 1080p rather than 4K, which saves a ton of storage. Lock your exposure so passing clouds or bright sun don't wash the footage out. Turn on Do Not Disturb so an incoming call can't stop the video. And clear some space before you start so you don't run out mid-game. Recording a padel match on your phone is the cheapest way in, it just wants a little prep. ### Who is this for? Pretty much everyone. Short clips of trick shots, a full match to review, or a full match report from VamosPRO: a phone on the back glass covers all of it. ## Record padel games with a tripod With a tripod you can get a stable, professional-looking recording. You need to place the tripod outside the court behind the glass. ![Padel game recording tripod behind the court example](https://vamospro.io/images/blog/padel-tripod-recording.webp) ### How it works: - Set up a tripod behind the court 1-2m from the glass, aligned with the center. - Use a phone or an action camera on the tripod, on its widest lens. - Adjust the height to capture the entire court without obstruction. ### Pros: - Stable footage (no vibrations). - Flexible camera options and angles. - Works with cameras that don't fit a phone holder. ### Cons: - Takes more time to set up - Requires extra equipment - Very annoying to carry around a tripod all the time ### Overall: a lot of hassle When you record padel with a tripod you get steady footage, so it suits players who already own a good camera and want to use it. The cool thing with a tripod is that you can stand it 1-2m back from the glass, which gives a little extra room in the frame even on a normal lens. Recording with a tripod is a gamble, though. If you are not familiar with the courts you'll be playing at, it is likely that they won't have 1-2m of space behind the glass for your tripod. Oftentimes, these tripods block walkways between the courts… I don't know about you but that's pretty annoying. ### Should I use a tripod? If you are familiar with the club you'll be playing at AND you are certain that you'll have the 1-2m space behind the glass, and you won't be annoyed to carry a tripod with you… go for it. Otherwise, a phone on the back glass gets you the same full-court view with far less gear. ## Padel club court cameras Some clubs have already installed cameras on their courts. With these padel club court cameras you get fixed, well-placed angles and can catch your crazy rallies on camera. BUT… not every club has these ![Padel game recording club installed court cameras example](https://vamospro.io/images/blog/padel-club-court-camera.webp) ### How it works: Varies club-by-club. Some clubs have a "push button" by the courts to start a recording. For some clubs you have to ask to record a game, and for some clubs all games are recorded by default. Make sure that you ask the admins of the club you are playing at how their court cameras work. ### Pros: - Good, fixed angles for your recordings - Doesn't require any extra equipment ### Cons: - Very few clubs have cameras on their courts - Sometimes you need to download a useless app - You depend on the club's system to get your video ### Great if your club has them ![Padel game recording angle club cameras example](https://vamospro.io/images/blog/padel-recording-angle-club-cameras.webp) Club cameras give good angles and they are easy to use. But not a lot of clubs have them, and getting your video depends on the club's system. So if your club has them, use them. Everywhere else, a phone in the middle of the back glass on the 0.5x lens gets you the same full-court footage. ## Padel video setup: a quick checklist None of this needs a fancy padel camera setup. Whatever method you pick, run through this padel video setup each time you record padel games and you will avoid almost every common mistake: - Camera behind the baseline, in the middle of the back glass. - Video mode on the 0.5x lens, landscape, 1080p, exposure locked. - Far baseline, far service line and near service line all in frame. - Battery above 80% and at least 3GB free, or a power bank on hand. - Do Not Disturb on, so a call can't stop the video. - Mount pressed on firmly on clean, dry glass, or tripod space confirmed behind the glass. - Hit record before you walk on, and stop it after the last point. Get that right and you'll come away with clean, full-court footage nearly every time. The [phone holder setup](https://vamospro.io/holder/setup) walks through the same steps with pictures. ## What to do with the footage Recording is only half the job. Once you know how to film a padel match, the real gains come from watching it back. You will spot things you never feel in the moment: where you drift after the serve, which corner you keep leaving open, how often you panic and go cross-court. That is exactly what VamosPRO is built for. Upload your padel recording to [analyse your padel game with VamosPRO](https://vamospro.io/account) and it breaks down your positioning, movement and hits automatically, so you know what to train next instead of guessing. Your first match report is free. So the full loop is simple. Learn how to record padel games, film from behind the court on the 0.5x lens, then let the footage tell you what to work on. ## FAQs ### How do I avoid missing the corners of the court in my recording? Use the ultra-wide lens. Most phones have a 0.5x camera, and on it a phone in the middle of the back glass fits the whole court. Before you start, check that the far baseline, the far service line and the near service line are all on screen, and move the phone a little higher or lower if one is missing. No 0.5x? Use the widest setting your phone has, or a clip-on wide-angle lens. ### What is the best way to record padel games? The best way to record padel games is with a phone in the middle of the back glass, filming horizontally on the 0.5x ultra-wide lens. From there the camera sees all four players and the whole court. Side-on angles from the fence are the ones to avoid, since you lose depth and miss half the court. Getting the angle and the lens right matters more than which camera you use. ### Can I record a padel match on my phone? Yes, and it is the easiest and cheapest method. Put it in landscape in a holder on the back glass, film on 0.5x in 1080p to save space, and check the mount every few games. The only real limits are battery and storage. ### How do I film a padel match by myself? You don't need a partner or a film crew. The two solo-friendly options are a phone on the back glass or a tripod behind the court. Both let you set the camera, walk on, and play. Club court cameras are even easier when the venue has them. ### Is a suction cup mount safe for my phone on a padel court? It can be, if you set it up right. Cheap suction cups can lose their grip and fall off the glass, so wipe the glass clean and dry, press the mount on firmly and give it a tug before you start. During long sessions, check it every 3 to 4 games to make sure it's still holding on strong. ### How much battery and storage do I need to film a padel match? A 40-minute recording on an iPhone 15 can take up about 20% of your battery and roughly 2GB of storage. Always make sure your device is fully charged, you've cleared some space, and Do Not Disturb is on before you start recording your game. ### What do I do with my padel recording afterwards? Analyse it. Watching your own game back is the fastest way to improve at [how to play padel](https://vamospro.io/padel/how-to-play-padel), and tools like VamosPRO turn your padel recording into positioning, movement and hits data automatically, so you can see exactly what to work on next.