The Padel School Podcast

In this episode, Sandy and Tom dive into one of the most effective ways to improve your padel game—playing with and against stronger players. 

Whether you’re an ambitious beginner or a seasoned player, stepping onto the court with opponents who push you can reveal weaknesses, challenge your skills, and accelerate your growth like nothing else.

Tune in to hear insights on why every padel player, regardless of level, should seek out challenging matchups. We’ll also share practical tips on finding higher-level players, handling setbacks, and making the most of each match.

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Are you trying to work out which padel racket to use? Or feel like you are not quite using the right equipment?

Sandy and Tom discuss how to choose a padel racket and what you should be looking for!

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In this episode, we explore the pros and cons of playing padel indoors versus outdoors. From weather conditions and court surfaces to ball speed and player experience, we’ll break down how each environment impacts your game and which might be best for you.

Should you be able to play both indoor and outdoor? If you start to improve should you focus on one more than the other? How do the professionals train?

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In this episode Sandy and Tom discuss why it is so important to have a game plan in every match! And what is the best way to structure the plan.

How to work out your opponents weaknesses and make sure your strengths are being utilised fully! This process can start as early as before the match with your partner.

Do you have a game plan and are you executing it in the right way?

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A nail biting World Championship final between Spain vs Argentina again - Tom and Sandy discuss the event and the surprise results!

What can we expect to see from the up-and-coming padel nations and when can they compete with the 2 powerhouse countries (Spain/Argentina)!

The team also discusses the recent community day and how awesome the membership community is!

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Players start padel as a hobby for a bit of fun with their friends, but before they know it there is somebody they want to beat!

In this episode Sandy and Tom discuss why it is so important to get training as early as you can!

The majority of players that come to our clinics for their first instruction have been playing for a year or more without lessons! By that stage, as the coach, our main job is to start breaking down the bad habits!

It is so much easier to teach a new player good habits than to break the habits of a longer term "social player".

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This episode Sandy and Tom discuss how players try to bend the rules and the old saying goes "Cheats never prosper"!

Players can be so determined to win that they try to do it 'at all costs', but how can you avoid those situations with someone cheating on the court.

It can be super frustrating but after years of dealing with it in tennis, Sandy and Tom offer their insights!

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In this episode with Sandy & Tom, they discuss how they watch the Premier matches to get the most out of it as a player (as well as a spectator)!

We highly recommend players watch the professionals play and it is so easy now (and free) with Redbull TV app.

If you watch the pros carefully you can see the patterns of play they use and how well they move off the ball. It looks like they are lightning around the court, but much of that is anticipation and reading what it happening in the point. You can only start to get better at anticipation by watching how it should be done!

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The Paris Premier Padel Tournament  has become one of the most prestigious tournaments in the padel world, attracting elite players and selling over 24,000 tickets for the final weekend.

Here Sandy & Tom recap the tournament, giving their thoughts on the top players and why the number 1 pairs for mens and womens are so dominant!

Sandy also discusses his thoughts on why it will take so long for emerging countries to catch up and how they will get there faster!

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In this episode with Sandy and Tom, they discuss what makes a good coach and how different coaching can be depending on your skill level and needs.

Good players are not always good coaches, whether in padel or any sport. While being a skilled player gives a coach valuable insight into the technical and tactical aspects of the game, the ability to teach and guide others requires a distinct skill set.
 
'70% of coaching success comes from communication and emotional intelligence' (European Journal of Sport Science).

As a coach try to avoid coaching every player the same way you were taught or the way you play now! Each player needs a slightly different approach and to be treated as an individual.

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