Padel Up: Beginner to Intermediate

In this episode of Padel Up: Beginner to Intermediate, host Jack Mercer brings the series full circle with a comprehensive look at the complete journey from first stepping onto a padel court to becoming a confident, capable club-level player. Whether you're just starting out or stuck in that tricky middle ground between beginner and intermediate, this episode ties together the key skills, strategi...

In this episode of Padel Up: Beginner to Intermediate, host Jack Mercer dives deep into one of the most transformative skills in padel: reading your opponent. Whether you're just moving beyond the basics or looking to sharpen your intermediate game, learning to spot patterns and react sooner can completely change how you experience every match. Jack breaks down the key cues every padel player shou...

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 strate...

In this episode of Padel Up: Beginner to Intermediate, host Jack Mercer breaks down one of the most important phases of the game — the rally. Whether you're just getting started or looking to sharpen your doubles strategy, this episode gives you practical, accessible tactical advice you can take straight to the court. Jack explains why padel rallies differ from other racket sports and why patience...

In this episode of Padel Up: Beginner to Intermediate, host Jack Mercer dives deep into one of the most common challenges facing beginner and developing padel players: consistency. If you find yourself giving away unforced errors and handing free points to your opponents, this episode is essential listening. Jack breaks down exactly why unforced errors happen, from poor shot selection and rushing...

In this episode of Padel Up: Beginner to Intermediate, host Jack Mercer breaks down one of the most exciting skills in padel — adding disguise to your drop shots and lobs. Whether you're a club player looking to stop being predictable or an intermediate working on building tactical sequences, this episode delivers clear, actionable advice to elevate your game. Jack covers the core principle of the...

In this episode of Padel Up: Beginner to Intermediate, host Jack Mercer breaks down one of the most overlooked fundamentals in padel: the ready position. Whether you're a complete beginner or working your way toward an intermediate level, understanding where you stand on the court and how your body is set up between shots can make a dramatic difference to your overall game. Jack walks through ever...

In this episode of Padel Up: Beginner to Intermediate, host Jack Mercer dives deep into one of the most overlooked fundamentals of padel: footwork. Whether you are a complete beginner or a club player looking to level up, understanding how to move efficiently on a padel court can completely transform your game. Jack breaks down the core footwork patterns every padel player needs to develop, includ...

In this episode of Padel Up: Beginner to Intermediate, host Jack Mercer breaks down one of the most overlooked skills in padel — the return of serve. Whether you're a complete beginner or a developing club player, understanding how to return with intention can completely change how you experience a match. Jack covers the key principles behind an effective padel return, starting with court position...

In this episode of Padel Up: Beginner to Intermediate, host Jack Mercer breaks down everything beginner and intermediate padel players need to know about the serve. Episode title: Serve and Survive: Getting Your First Shot In Every Time. The padel serve is one of the most misunderstood shots in the game. Unlike tennis, padel rules require an underarm serve with contact made at or below waist heigh...

In this episode of Padel Up: Beginner to Intermediate, host Jack Mercer breaks down everything beginners and developing players need to know about mastering the padel backhand. Whether you're just starting out or looking to fix the weaknesses in your game, this episode is your go-to guide for building a reliable and confident backhand on the padel court. Jack covers the essential continental grip...

In this episode of Padel Up: Beginner to Intermediate, host Jack Mercer breaks down everything you need to know about building a solid padel forehand from the ground up. Whether you are a complete beginner stepping onto a padel court for the first time or an improving player looking to iron out technical flaws, this episode gives you a clear and practical roadmap for developing one of the most imp...

In this episode of Padel Up: Beginner to Intermediate, host Jack Mercer breaks down one of the most common challenges for new players: how to control where the ball goes during your first padel rally. Whether you've just picked up a padel racket for the first time or you've had a few sessions but still feel like the ball has a mind of its own, this episode is packed with practical, actionable advi...