The Padel School Podcast

Why Drilling Matters: The Key to Long-Term Progress in Padel

Sandy Farquharson

In this episode, we shine a light on a crucial—but sometimes underappreciated—part of player development: drilling. While matchplay is fun and exciting, it’s focused, repetitive practice that builds the consistency, confidence, and control needed to truly level up your game.

We’ll explore why drilling is essential for mastering technique, reinforcing good habits, and making your shots reliable under pressure. Whether you're just starting out or aiming to compete, this episode will remind you that long-term improvement starts with purposeful practice.

🎾 Tune in to discover why drilling is the hidden engine behind every great padel player.

Check out our Mental Toughness Course here: https://community.thepadelschool.com/checkout/mental-toughness-course

We've created a drill book for players and coaches packed with 75+ drills, check it out here: https://community.thepadelschool.com/checkout/the-drill-book

Here is our ball machine course with over 30 exercises you can do for all the different shots: https://community.thepadelschool.com/checkout/slinger-course

Our book - The Padel Player's Guide: https://thepadelschool.com/the-padel-players-guide/

Understand your playing level: https://improve.thepadelschool.com/padel-assessment

To get your Free Equipment Guide follow this link: https://improve.thepadelschool.com/equipment-guide


YouTube - youtube.com/thepadelschool

We offer a *7-DAY FREE TRIAL* on our online platform with a bunch of exclusive content! *SIGN UP NOW* and don't miss out on an opportunity to IMPROVE YOUR GAME!

SIGN UP: thepadelschool.com