Padel’s growth has been explosive — but is it ready for the Olympics? In this episode, Sandy and Tom dive deep into one of the sport’s biggest questions: when will padel become an Olympic sport? Drawing from their recent experiences at the FIP Euro Cup and years of involvement in international tournaments, they break down what still needs to happen for padel to make that leap. From governance and global participation to youth development, gender balance, and the business of club growth, they ...
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Padel’s growth has been explosive — but is it ready for the Olympics? In this episode, Sandy and Tom dive deep into one of the sport’s biggest questions: when will padel become an Olympic sport? Drawing from their recent experiences at the FIP Euro Cup and years of involvement in international tournaments, they break down what still needs to happen for padel to make that leap. From governance and global participation to youth development, gender balance, and the business of club growth, they ...
Finishing with Composure: Mastering the Art of Closing Points
The Padel School Podcast
18 minutes
3 months ago
Finishing with Composure: Mastering the Art of Closing Points
In this episode, Sandy and Tom dive into one of their favourite topics from advanced and tactical sessions—how to finish points effectively. While it’s tempting to go for the spectacular winner, they explain why the smartest way to close out a rally is often with a cool, composed head. They discuss how composure under pressure influences your shot selection, positioning, and decision-making, and why rushing to finish can so easily hand the point back to your opponents. You’ll hear practical t...
The Padel School Podcast
Padel’s growth has been explosive — but is it ready for the Olympics? In this episode, Sandy and Tom dive deep into one of the sport’s biggest questions: when will padel become an Olympic sport? Drawing from their recent experiences at the FIP Euro Cup and years of involvement in international tournaments, they break down what still needs to happen for padel to make that leap. From governance and global participation to youth development, gender balance, and the business of club growth, they ...