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 ...
The Overhead Decision That Defines Your Padel Game
The Padel School Podcast
12 minutes
1 week ago
The Overhead Decision That Defines Your Padel Game
Knowing when (and how) to hit the bandeja or vibora can be the difference between holding the net or losing the point. In this episode, Tom and Sandy break down the key differences between the two shots, when to use each one, and how to adapt your overheads to conditions, opponents, and your own level. They also discuss why the bandeja is still essential in the modern game, how the vibora evolves from an attacking weapon to a tactical tool, and the best ways to practice both so you can build...
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 ...
