REVEALED: Which Racket Sports Transition Best to Padel?

In this episode, Sandy and Tom are back together after busy weeks of training and travel — including Sandy’s three-week road trip across the US to explore padel in Charlotte, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston. They dive into how the sport is developing in America, the challenges clubs face when they’re the only ones in their region, and what that means for the game’s growth.From there, the discussion shifts to a big question: which racket sports give players the best foundation for padel? Drawing on examples from tennis, squash, pickleball, platform tennis, and even badminton, they break down how different skills transfer, the habits that help (or hurt), and which backgrounds allow players to adapt the fastest.Whether you’re a tennis player curious about trying padel, a squash player wondering if your patience will pay off, or simply a fan of how racket sports connect, this conversation is full of insights, stories, and takeaways that apply to club players as much as aspiring pros.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: https://improve.thepadelschool.com/equipment-guide FREE Padel Assessment for YOUR game: https://improve.thepadelschool.com/padel-assessment  YouTube –    / thepadelschool Instagram -   / thepadelschool  Facebook:   / thepadelschool  Read our blogs: https://thepadelschool.com/blog/