In this episode of Padel Up: Beginner to Intermediate, host Jack Mercer breaks down everything beginners and developing players need to know about mastering the padel backhand. Whether you're just starting out or looking to fix the weaknesses in your game, this episode is your go-to guide for building a reliable and confident backhand on the padel court.

Jack covers the essential continental grip technique and why it's the foundation of a consistent backhand in padel. He explains the benefits of the two-handed backhand for beginners, walking listeners through the full mechanics including the unit turn, weight transfer, contact point, and follow-through. The episode also tackles one of the most common beginner mistakes — letting the ball get too close to the body — and offers practical advice for creating space and improving footwork.

A key highlight of this episode is the discussion of playing the backhand off the back glass wall, one of the most unique and challenging aspects of padel that sets it apart from tennis and other racket sports. Jack explains how patience and timing are critical when dealing with wall bounces on the backhand side.

Whether you play social padel or you're building toward competitive club matches, improving your backhand will immediately raise the level of your overall game and make you a harder player to exploit.

Topics covered: padel backhand technique, continental grip padel, two-handed backhand padel, padel for beginners, padel footwork, backhand off glass wall, padel tips intermediate, padel swing mechanics, improve padel backhand, Padel Up podcast.

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