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 ...
Stop Using the Glass Wrong: When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Use It
The Padel School Podcast
17 minutes
1 month ago
Stop Using the Glass Wrong: When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Use It
In this episode, Sandy and Tom dive into one of the most misunderstood parts of padel — the back glass. Everyone says you need to use it, but few players actually know when they should. They unpack how your level, playing style, and racket sport background all influence when (and when not) to play off the wall. From why ex-tennis players often get caught out to how to use the glass to build a smarter, more complete padel game, this episode gives you the clarity and confidence to finally make ...
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 ...