{"id":5062,"date":"2026-07-26T07:37:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T07:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/paddle\/"},"modified":"2026-07-26T18:21:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T18:21:34","slug":"paddle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/paddle\/","title":{"rendered":"Paddle"},"content":{"rendered":"        <section class=\"hercules-suite-slider\" data-hercules-suite-slider>\n            <div class=\"hercules-suite-slider__track\">\n                                    <article class=\"hercules-suite-slider__slide is-active\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-20823437.jpeg)\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n                        <span class=\"hercules-suite-slider__shade\"><\/span>\n                        <div class=\"hercules-suite-slider__content\">\n                            <span class=\"hercules-suite-kicker\">Hercules Sports &amp; Fitness<\/span>\n                            <h1>Play Paddle. Train Smarter. Book Your Court.<\/h1>\n                            <p>Discover paddle sessions, coaching and social play for beginners, families and competitive athletes.<\/p>\n                            <a href=\"#paddle-booking\" class=\"hercules-suite-button\">Book a Court<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/article>\n                                    <article class=\"hercules-suite-slider__slide\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-34079998.jpeg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                        <span class=\"hercules-suite-slider__shade\"><\/span>\n                        <div class=\"hercules-suite-slider__content\">\n                            <span class=\"hercules-suite-kicker\">Coaching, Classes and Performance<\/span>\n                            <h1>Build a routine that works for your week.<\/h1>\n                            <p>Discover paddle sessions, coaching and social play for beginners, families and competitive athletes.<\/p>\n                            <a href=\"#paddle-booking\" class=\"hercules-suite-button\">Book a Court<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/article>\n                                    <article class=\"hercules-suite-slider__slide\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-35646550.jpeg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                        <span class=\"hercules-suite-slider__shade\"><\/span>\n                        <div class=\"hercules-suite-slider__content\">\n                            <span class=\"hercules-suite-kicker\">Coaching, Classes and Performance<\/span>\n                            <h1>Build a routine that works for your week.<\/h1>\n                            <p>Discover paddle sessions, coaching and social play for beginners, families and competitive athletes.<\/p>\n                            <a href=\"#paddle-booking\" class=\"hercules-suite-button\">Book a Court<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/article>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"hercules-suite-slider__nav\"><button type=\"button\" data-slider-prev aria-label=\"Previous slide\">\u2039<\/button><button type=\"button\" data-slider-next aria-label=\"Next slide\">\u203a<\/button><\/div>        <\/section>\n        \n<section class=\"hercules-paddle-mega\" aria-label=\"Paddle navigation\">\n<style>.hercules-paddle-mega{position:relative;z-index:5;margin:-1px 0 0;background:#0c1118;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);box-shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.18)}.hercules-paddle-mega__inner{max-width:1240px;margin:0 auto;padding:22px 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mandatory}.hercules-paddle-mega__item{min-width:160px;scroll-snap-align:start}.hercules-paddle-mega__cta{font-size:12px;padding:9px 12px}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"hercules-paddle-mega__inner\">\n<div class=\"hercules-paddle-mega__top\">\n<div class=\"hercules-paddle-mega__brand\"><span class=\"hercules-paddle-mega__mark\">P<\/span><span><strong>Paddle Club<\/strong><span>Explore every part of the experience<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"hercules-paddle-mega__cta\" href=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/paddle-court\/\">Book a Court<\/a><\/div>\n<nav class=\"hercules-paddle-mega__grid\"><a class=\"hercules-paddle-mega__item\" href=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/paddle-about\/\"><span class=\"hercules-paddle-mega__icon\">\u25c8<\/span><strong>About<\/strong><small>Club story, facilities and values<\/small><\/a><a class=\"hercules-paddle-mega__item\" href=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/paddle-coaching\/\"><span class=\"hercules-paddle-mega__icon\">\u25ce<\/span><strong>Coaching<\/strong><small>Beginner to advanced programmes<\/small><\/a><a class=\"hercules-paddle-mega__item\" href=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/paddle-memberships\/\"><span class=\"hercules-paddle-mega__icon\">\u25c6<\/span><strong>Memberships<\/strong><small>Flexible plans for every player<\/small><\/a><a class=\"hercules-paddle-mega__item\" href=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/paddle-schedule\/\"><span class=\"hercules-paddle-mega__icon\">\u25a6<\/span><strong>Schedule<\/strong><small>Classes, leagues and social play<\/small><\/a><a class=\"hercules-paddle-mega__item\" href=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/paddle-gallery\/\"><span class=\"hercules-paddle-mega__icon\">\u25a3<\/span><strong>Gallery<\/strong><small>Photos, videos and club moments<\/small><\/a><a class=\"hercules-paddle-mega__item is-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/paddle-court\/\"><span class=\"hercules-paddle-mega__icon\">\u279c<\/span><strong>Book Court<\/strong><small>Reserve your preferred time slot<\/small><\/a><a class=\"hercules-paddle-mega__item\" href=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/paddle-contact\/\"><span class=\"hercules-paddle-mega__icon\">\u2726<\/span><strong>Contact<\/strong><small>Questions, support and enquiries<\/small><\/a><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"hercules-suite-section hercules-paddle-hero-grid\">\n<div class=\"hercules-suite-container\">\n<div class=\"hercules-paddle-grid\">\n<article class=\"hercules-paddle-card is-featured\"><span class=\"hercules-suite-kicker\">Paddle Sports<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Fast rallies, social energy and structured coaching<\/h2>\n<p>Paddle combines easy-to-learn movement with tactical doubles play. Present coaching programmes, memberships, social leagues and club events in one focused niche.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"hercules-paddle-card\">\n<h3>Beginner Coaching<\/h3>\n<p>Starter sessions for rules, movement, serving and positioning.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"hercules-paddle-card\">\n<h3>Social Doubles<\/h3>\n<p>Friendly weekly games for families, members and mixed-skill groups.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"hercules-paddle-card\">\n<h3>Competitive Training<\/h3>\n<p>Match preparation, tactical drills and advanced court movement.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"hercules-suite-section hercules-paddle-media\">\n<div class=\"hercules-suite-container\">\n<header class=\"hercules-suite-heading\"><span class=\"hercules-suite-kicker\">Paddle Media<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Royalty-free paddle imagery and video showcase<\/h2>\n<p>Real paddle photography and court footage sourced through the official Pexels API. Creator and licence details are retained in the WordPress Media Library.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"hercules-paddle-media-grid\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-38155778.webp\" alt=\"Paddle tennis players on court\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption>Pexels photo by N Sopyan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-35646550.jpeg\" alt=\"Paddle player preparing for a shot\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption>Pexels photo by Diana Scala<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-34079998.webp\" alt=\"Paddle racket sport training\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption>Pexels photo by khezez<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-20823437.webp\" alt=\"Paddle court action\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption>Pexels photo by Sergio Contreras Arcos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hercules-paddle-video\"><video controls preload=\"metadata\" poster=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/pexels-photo-38155778.webp\"><source src=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/paddle-training-33444758.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\">Your browser does not support the video tag.<\/video><\/p>\n<p class=\"hercules-paddle-credit\">Pexels video by UsaOne Ell \u00b7 Pexels License<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"paddle-booking\" class=\"hercules-suite-section\">\n<div class=\"hercules-suite-container\">\n<header class=\"hercules-suite-heading\"><span class=\"hercules-suite-kicker\">Court Booking<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Reserve your paddle court<\/h2>\n<p>Select your preferred date, time and session length. Booking requests are saved privately in WordPress and emailed for confirmation.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n    <form class=\"hercules-paddle-booking-form\" method=\"post\">\n        <input type=\"hidden\" id=\"hercules_paddle_booking_nonce\" name=\"hercules_paddle_booking_nonce\" value=\"79968c4824\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/hercules\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5062\" \/>        <div class=\"hercules-form-grid\">\n            <p><label>Name *<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"paddle_name\" required><\/p>\n            <p><label>Email *<\/label><input type=\"email\" name=\"paddle_email\" required><\/p>\n            <p><label>Court *<\/label><select name=\"paddle_court\"><option>Paddle Court<\/option><option>Indoor Paddle Court<\/option><option>Outdoor Paddle Court<\/option><option>Competition Court<\/option><\/select><\/p>\n            <p><label>Date *<\/label><input type=\"date\" name=\"paddle_date\" min=\"2026-07-29\" required><\/p>\n            <p><label>Time *<\/label><select name=\"paddle_time\" required><option value=\"\">Select time<\/option><option>08:00<\/option><option>09:30<\/option><option>11:00<\/option><option>12:30<\/option><option>14:00<\/option><option>15:30<\/option><option>17:00<\/option><option>18:30<\/option><option>20:00<\/option><\/select><\/p>\n            <p><label>Duration<\/label><select name=\"paddle_duration\"><option value=\"60\">60 minutes<\/option><option value=\"90\">90 minutes<\/option><option value=\"120\">120 minutes<\/option><\/select><\/p>\n            <p><label>Players<\/label><input type=\"number\" name=\"paddle_players\" min=\"1\" max=\"8\" value=\"4\"><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <button class=\"hercules-suite-button\" type=\"submit\">Request Booking<\/button>\n    <\/form>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"hercules-suite-section hercules-paddle-journey\">\n<div class=\"hercules-suite-container\">\n<header class=\"hercules-suite-heading\"><span class=\"hercules-suite-kicker\">Your Paddle Journey<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>From first rally to confident match play<\/h2>\n<p>Choose a clear pathway based on experience, available time and the type of play you enjoy. Every stage connects coaching, social sessions and court booking.<\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"hercules-paddle-grid\">\n<article class=\"hercules-paddle-card\">\n<h3>Start<\/h3>\n<p>Learn scoring, safe movement, serving and basic positioning in a supportive beginner session.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"hercules-paddle-card\">\n<h3>Develop<\/h3>\n<p>Improve wall rebounds, transition movement and communication with a regular partner.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"hercules-paddle-card\">\n<h3>Compete<\/h3>\n<p>Prepare tactical patterns, pressure decisions and recovery routines for leagues and tournaments.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"hercules-paddle-card is-featured\" style=\"margin-top:24px\">\n<h3>Plan your next visit<\/h3>\n<p>Review the weekly schedule, compare coaching options and reserve a court that matches your preferred session length.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"hercules-suite-button\" href=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/paddle-court\/\">Book a Paddle Court<\/a> <a class=\"hercules-suite-button\" href=\"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/paddle-blog\/\">Read Paddle Insights<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paddle sports niche with dedicated slider, modern coaching layout, royalty-free media section and integrated court booking.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5075,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_hercules_seo_title":"","_hercules_seo_description":"Preview the Hercules Paddle Club demo with courts, coaching, memberships, schedules, galleries and editable builder-specific layouts.","_hercules_header_layout_id":5145,"_hercules_footer_layout_id":5146,"_hercules_page_builder":"gutenberg","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5062","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5062","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5062"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5062\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5212,"href":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5062\/revisions\/5212"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5075"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adnanthemes.com\/hercules\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5062"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}