From Plateau to Progress: The Training Shift That Changes Everything

In this episode, we unpack one of the biggest gaps between amateur and professional padel: how players actually train . Fresh from Barcelona and a behind-the-scenes look at one of the highest-level finals ever played, Sandy shares what stood out most—not just the level in matches, but the detail and intention in how the pros prepare. From practicing individual shots to adapting to slow courts, we explore why training (not just matches) is where real improvement happens. We also reflect on coaching trips to South Africa, the rise of new padel communities, and why so many club players plateau despite playing multiple times a week. The takeaway is simple but powerful: small, consistent training blocks can completely change your game. If you want to improve in 2026 without spending more hours on court, this episode is your starting point. EXPLORE OUR OFFERS: The Padel School Membership (with FREE Trial) Access 75+ Drills for Every Level: TPS Drill Book For Players Our BOOK - The Padel Player's Guide Win Matches with a Stronger Mindset: Get our Mental Toughness Course FREE Equipment Guide FREE Padel Assessment for YOUR game Want to join us on court? Read our blogs:

You can listen to From Plateau to Progress: The Training Shift That Changes Everything online on Radio and Podcast. Open the player on this page to stream the available audio.

From Plateau to Progress: The Training Shift That Changes Everything is an episode from The Padel School Podcast by Sandy Farquharson.

This episode is 14:12 long.

This episode was published on Jan 1, 2026.

Yes. Use the heart button on the episode page to add it to your favorite episodes list.

Yes. This page shows related episodes from The Padel School Podcast when more episodes are available from the podcast feed.