The Padel School Podcast
Welcome to The Padel School Podcast – hosted by brothers Tom and Sandy Farquharson, former tennis pros turned padel coaches.
Our mission is simple: to give every padel player clear, world-class coaching so you can unlock your full potential on court. From technique to tactics, mindset to matchplay, we share the lessons we wish we’d had.
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The Padel School Podcast
Why Your Padel Game Starts With Your Feet
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In this episode, Sandy and Tom discuss the one skill that can have an immediate impact on almost every recreational player’s game: footwork.
From feeling rushed and arriving late to the ball, to struggling with positioning, recovery and technique, so many common problems on court can be traced back to inefficient footwork.
They discuss:
🎾 Why footwork is the foundation of almost every shot
🎾 Why your movement needs to become automatic
🎾 How the pros train their footwork off the court
🎾 The importance of the split step, small adjustment steps and positioning
🎾 Why better footwork can improve your anticipation and court position
🎾 How recreational players can train footwork without spending hours on court
🎾 Why building these foundations can make your on-court coaching much more effective
If you want to improve your consistency, movement and overall level, this is a great place to start.
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