Archive note: this article reports on a Great Britain men's squad training camp in Alicante in 2024. References to upcoming championships and the squad situation reflect that period.
In 2024, Tom joined a Great Britain men's squad training camp in Alicante as the team prepared for international competition.
The three-day camp combined volume training, technical repetition and matchplay against Spanish players.
What the Training Was Like
The structure balanced technical work in the mornings with tactical matchplay later in the day. That combination gave the squad repetition while also forcing players to apply ideas in realistic situations.
The group included players training full-time as well as players combining high-level padel with work or coaching commitments.
Adapting to Outdoor Conditions
For players used to training indoors in the UK, the sun and wind created a different challenge. Overheads, lobs and rally construction all needed small tactical adjustments.
The conditions encouraged more patience and made it harder to rely on finishing points quickly.
The Value of Training Camps
The biggest benefit was bringing the squad together and creating time for concentrated training against strong local players.
Trips like this also highlighted the value of exposing British players to different playing environments and coaching cultures.
Summary
The camp provided useful training, strong matchplay and another opportunity to measure the level of British padel against players in a more established market.
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