In this episode of Padel Up: Beginner's Guide, host Jack Mercer breaks down everything you need to know about the padel serve. Whether you're brand new to the sport or coming from a tennis background, understanding the rules and mechanics of the padel serve is the first step toward building a solid game.

Jack covers the key rules that make the padel serve unique, including the underarm contact requirement and the waist-height rule, explaining why these actually make padel more accessible for beginners. He walks through the correct stance, ball drop technique, contact point, and follow-through, giving listeners a clear and actionable guide to developing a consistent serve from day one.

The episode also explores serve placement strategy, including targeting the opponent's body versus the T junction of the service box, and explains how mixing up placement can disrupt opponents from the very start of a point. Jack highlights the most common beginner mistakes, such as bouncing the ball too close to the body, making contact too high, and trying to overpower the serve, offering practical tips to fix each one.

Listeners will also learn about the two-serve rule in padel and how to stay calm and composed on a second serve without becoming overly cautious.

Perfect for anyone searching for padel tips for beginners, how to serve in padel, padel rules explained, or padel technique for new players. Subscribe to Padel Up: Beginner's Guide for weekly episodes covering every aspect of the game, from basic skills to court strategy. New to padel? This is the show for you.