In this column, we are going to give you 5 very important keys to making a perfect volley. Small tips that will allow you to better understand this so important blow at padel, for those who do not do it very well. And for those who have mastered it, you can continue to improve your technique.

 

  1. Focus on the ball. Fixed and attentive gaze on the ball: the first thing that is fundamental to making this kind of stroke is to look at the ball carefully. The concentration you put in looking at the ball will allow you to better analyze its trajectory, and to define the best time to hit it (and put your opponents in difficulty).

 

  1. The racket must be high. The head of the racket must be above the wrist. To make a good end, this detail is essential. And it is common to see players who drop the head of the racket excessively (at the same level as the hand or even below) during volleying. The control in this respect will be more imprecise, which will not allow to achieve a good end.

 

  1. Bend the legs. The knees bent, a low center of gravity, and the feet well separated, which will give you a good positioning, a good stability to the strike. Ingredients that will allow you to have better control over hitting the ball as well. Positioning is essential for a good volley, but also for all other shots in the padel.

 

  1. Weight in the ball. The weight of the body forward, the balance of the body must be tilted forward to dominate the ball. This also brings a good dose of control.

 

  1. The position of the free arm. When you do a volley, very often the players wonder about the position of their arm, and their hand that controls the racket and forgets their other arm. Indeed, it is very important to have an active free arm to balance the body. A good position of this arm will give you control, and a stability to the striking strikes.
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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