In this episode of Padel Up: Beginner to Intermediate, host Jack Mercer breaks down everything beginner and intermediate padel players need to know about the serve. Episode title: Serve and Survive: Getting Your First Shot In Every Time.

The padel serve is one of the most misunderstood shots in the game. Unlike tennis, padel rules require an underarm serve with contact made at or below waist height, which means power is never the priority. In this episode, Jack explains why consistency and control will always beat pace off the first shot, and how to build a reliable serve from the ground up.

Topics covered in this episode include the correct continental grip for serving, how to develop a consistent ball bounce routine, the difference between a flat serve and a slice serve, how spin affects the ball after it hits the back glass, smart target selection within the service box, and how to build a pre-serve mental routine to stay calm under pressure.

Whether you're a complete beginner trying to stop double faulting or an intermediate player looking to add tactical variety to your opening shot, this episode gives you practical, actionable steps you can take straight onto the court.

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