In this episode of Padel Up: Beginner to Intermediate, host Jack Mercer breaks down one of the most important topics for any developing padel player: how to build a consistent practice habit that accelerates improvement between court sessions.

Jack explores the common trap that keeps beginner and intermediate padel players stuck — the play-and-forget cycle — and offers practical, actionable strategies to break out of it. From using your phone to record and review your technique, to building a daily wall work routine that develops touch and consistency, this episode is packed with advice you can start using immediately.

Topics covered in this episode include the value of video self-analysis for padel beginners, how to use wall drills to build muscle memory and improve your forehand and backhand, why shadow footwork practice can transform your movement on the padel court, and the power of keeping a simple session log to identify patterns in your game. Jack also discusses how watching professional padel — including World Padel Tour content — can help beginners and intermediate players develop a sharper understanding of point construction and court positioning.

Whether you play once a week or three times a week, the principles in this episode apply to any schedule. Improvement in padel is about quality of attention and consistent off-court habits, not just hours on the court.

Perfect for padel beginners, club players looking to move up, and anyone searching for padel tips, padel training advice, or how to get better at padel faster.

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