When I first picked up the padel racket, I definitely felt awkward holding it and had trouble seeing the ball clearly during rallies. It often felt like the ball was attacking me from all directions—an experience many new players might relate to. Having a coach like Jeff made a huge difference; his tips helped me adjust my positioning and improve my reaction time quickly. One thing I found especially helpful was focusing on my wall play. Padel relies heavily on using the walls to continue the ball’s momentum, and practicing this technique has boosted my confidence. Tracking my improvement through the Playtomic rating system was motivating, giving me tangible feedback as I advanced from total beginner to someone starting to feel unstoppable on court. If you’re new to padel tennis, I'd recommend starting with easy rallies to get comfortable hitting the ball, then gradually adding more strategy with wall use. Watching tutorial PDFs helped me understand the rules and basics as well—if you want to learn padel, combining coaching with self-study resources really works. Remember, every pro was once a beginner, and patience plus practice are key!