Should Tennis Players Go All In on Padel? The Honest Truth

In this episode, Sandy and Tom tackle one of the biggest questions tennis players ask when they discover padel: should you play both… or is it time to go all in? Drawing from their own journeys — from Sandy switching overnight to Tom juggling pro tennis with Friday-night “pizza, beers and padel” sessions — they break down why dabbling only takes you so far, why the two sports aren’t as complementary as people think, and the common pitfalls tennis players hit when transitioning to padel. They also dive into why match-only players plateau, why drills matter more than you realise, and how to avoid the early mistakes both of them made. Whether you're a tennis lover just trying padel, a club player chasing improvement, or someone thinking about competing seriously, this episode gives you the roadmap to commit with confidence. 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: YouTube – / thepadelschool Instagram - / thepadelschool Facebook: / thepadelschool Want to join us on court? Read our blogs:

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Should Tennis Players Go All In on Padel? The Honest Truth is an episode from The Padel School Podcast by Sandy Farquharson.

This episode is 15:16 long.

This episode was published on Dec 11, 2025.

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