I (31M) don't know what to do to progress.

I have never practiced any sport regularly since I was born. I started playing padel during summer 25. Took group training for 3 "seasons" (3x 10 training sessions). Now, I try to focus more on playing matches and playing minimum once a week (even though I consider myself a beginner).

However, I feel like I barely progress: I destroy true beginners. But,when I play against new players with more than 15 matches, I'm not at the same level... They already have a good net level and good smashes, and I still struggle at the net... I can defend even some smashes, but I make the majority of the lost points.

I really don't know what to do to progress as I still consider myself to be at the beginner's level even after all that training sessions and matches I took... Meanwhile, last week, I played with a dude who did a PAR 3 on his first ever match...

Really struggling with these shots atm and wondering what helped you guys visualise playing them/what tips or cues you were given that helped them click

Grabbed the top 14 players and set them up semi-randomly.

Where are you seating and why? Where would you NOT sit even if it meant getting an upgrade to business class?

Does anyone know the title of the song played at players entrance? I heard it both at Milan P1 last year and Rome this year. Epic cinematic with violins. Hope anyone has it!!

Hopefully this will help someone else but I’m trying to drill footwork at home. Backhand is more natural however I just can’t get my flat forehand to feel as fluid. I’m trying to set cues to check my form so I can call them out loud as I do the motion. Building to it becoming natural.

Can anyone spell this out for me or link to a great guide or video that explains this well. I’ve watched countless videos but none seem to give me what I’m after.

PS. I know you can’t beat coaching or lessons however in my area it tends to be PT’s who are diversifying in to Padel to earn more £ rather than be any good.