Be a good partner of padel is a question of attitude and humility, because in a team, all teammates are important. Each has its function. Therefore, in a team, each piece corresponds to a puzzle creating a harmonious whole.

In this column we will give you the 10 fundamentals to be a good partner.

  1. Eliminate the importance of partner mistakes.« Encourage your partner and minimize mistakes to become a good partner at padel ". First of all, to be a good partner, it is important to minimize the mistakes of it and encourage it instead of discouraging it with negative comments. A negative comment may end up mentally sinking.
  1. Being a support for your partner. A good partner is a point of support for the other, a support that must support the other, especially during difficult times.
  1. Coordination with his partner. A good partner is a teammate who understands the function of each one in order not to invade the space of the other, and to improve coordination. Do not allow individualization, and learn to empathize with your partner.
  1. Do not blame your partner. “After losing a point, never blame your partner. »Do not commit the childish attitude of lambasting the other. After a game, it is possible to take stock of possible errors in order to develop an action plan to correct them.
  1. Encourage and congratulate your partner. It is important to highlight what your partner does best.
  1. Do not just think about winning. Do not be obsessed with victory, focus on the present moment.

  1. Learn to listen to your partner. "Accept criticism from your partner with confidence and turn them into advice." You have to listen to your partner's criticism. This will allow you to question yourself better, and to progress in your game.
  1. Have admiration for your partner. Never lose admiration for your partner, because admiration is the basis of respect.
  1. Do not be the rival of your partner. Think about common well-being and put aside rivalry, envy or desire for personal brilliance to lose your partner.
  1. Improve communication with your partner. Strengthen communication to share ideas, thoughts and opinions that mutually enrich each other. Communication is the foundation of a healthy relationship on and off the field.
Alexis Dutour

Alexis Dutour is passionate about padel. With his training in communication and marketing, he puts his skills at the service of padel to offer us articles that are always very interesting.

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