Padel Up: Beginner's Guide

In this episode of Padel Up: Beginner's Guide, host Jack Mercer walks you through exactly what to focus on after your first month of playing padel. If you've just discovered this fast-growing racket sport and you're wondering how to take your game to the next level, this episode is your roadmap. Jack covers the common plateau that beginner padel players hit around the four-week mark and explains w...

In this episode of Padel Up: Beginner's Guide, host Jack Mercer covers everything beginner padel players need to know about finding courts, joining clubs, and connecting with other players. Whether you're brand new to the sport or you've had one taster session and you're ready to commit, this episode gives you practical, actionable steps to build your padel life from the ground up. Jack walks thro...

In this episode of Padel Up: Beginner's Guide, host Jack Mercer breaks down the most common mistakes that new padel players make and gives clear, actionable advice on how to fix them fast. Whether you've just stepped onto a padel court for the first time or you're a few weeks into your padel journey and hitting a wall, this episode is packed with beginner-friendly tips to help you level up your ga...

In this episode of Padel Up: Beginner's Guide, host Jack Mercer breaks down one of the most important fundamentals in the game: court positioning. Whether you're picking up a padel racket for the very first time or you've had a handful of sessions and want to stop feeling lost on court, this episode is essential listening. Jack walks through the four key positions every beginner needs to understan...

In this episode of Padel Up: Beginner's Guide, host Jack Mercer walks first-time players through everything they need to know before stepping onto a padel court for the very first time. From understanding the unique enclosed court design to what equipment to bring and what to wear, Jack covers all the practical basics so beginners can arrive feeling prepared rather than overwhelmed. Jack explains...

Padel Up: Beginner's Guide | Episode: Walls Are Your Friends: Using the Glass to Your Advantage In this episode of Padel Up: Beginner's Guide, host Jack Mercer dives into one of the most misunderstood aspects of padel for new players: the glass walls. If you have ever frozen up when the ball bounced off the back wall and had no idea what to do, this episode is made for you. Jack breaks down exactl...

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 req...

Padel Up: Beginner's Guide | Episode: Scoring Made Simple: From Love to Match Point Confused by padel scoring? You are not alone. In this beginner-friendly episode, host Jack Mercer breaks down everything you need to know about how padel is scored, from the very first point to match point. Whether you are brand new to the sport or have played a few times but never quite got your head around the sc...

In this episode of Padel Up: Beginner's Guide, host Jack Mercer breaks down the fundamental rules of padel in a clear, accessible way designed specifically for beginners. Whether you've never stepped onto a padel court or you've watched the game and wondered what's actually going on, this episode gives you everything you need to understand how padel works from the ground up. Jack covers the double...

In this episode of Padel Up: Beginner's Guide, host Jack Mercer breaks down one of the most fundamental skills every new padel player needs to master: how to grip your racket correctly. Whether you have just picked up a padel racket for the first time or you have been playing casually and noticed something feels off about your game, this episode is essential listening. Jack walks you through the C...

In this episode of Padel Up: Beginner's Guide, host Jack Mercer breaks down everything a new player needs to know before buying their first padel racket. Whether you're stepping onto the court for the very first time or shopping ahead of your first session, this episode is your essential guide to making a smart, informed purchase without wasting money. Jack covers the three main racket shapes, rou...

In this episode of Padel Up: Beginner's Guide, host Jack Mercer breaks down everything you need to know about the padel court, making it the perfect listen for anyone just starting out in the sport. Whether you've just booked your first session or you're trying to understand the game before stepping on court, this episode gives you a clear, detailed and jargon-free explanation of the padel court l...

Welcome to the very first episode of Padel Up: Beginner's Guide, the podcast dedicated to helping complete beginners discover, understand, and fall in love with one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Hosted by Jack Mercer, this episode answers the most fundamental question of all: What on Earth is Padel? In this episode, Jack breaks down everything a newcomer needs to know before stepping...