In a YouTube video posted on the channel “X VERY padel”, the famous padel YouTuber Tresco had the honor of receiving an exceptional guest: Spaniard Ale Galan, current world number 3.

entitled “Ale Galan teaches me the secret of his volley”, this video highlights the champion's tips for perfecting the volley and avoiding common mistakes.

One of the key elements of padel is to win the net in order to put his opponent in difficulty. Ale Galan shares here his tips for having a solid volley, while correcting Tresco's errors. Valuable advice for all players wishing to improve their game with recommendations from one of the best players in the world.

The forehand volley

Tip #1: Don't hit the ball while still

It is essential to be in motion to better adjust your shot and optimize precision.

Tip #2: Shift your body weight forward and into the ball

A good weight transfer allows for a more stable and efficient strike.

  • Step 1 : Position your feet correctly
  • Step 2 : Engage shoulder rotation
  • Step 3 : Move your body forward to hit the ball effectively

Tip #3: Have a forward point of impact

The arm and racket should be placed in front of the body at the time of impact.

Tip #4: Don't accelerate your arm excessively when volleying

Too much speed can affect shot control and accuracy.

Tip #5: Don't lower the head of the racket down

You should avoid pointing the racket towards the track to maintain an optimal trajectory.

Tip #6: Play with some margin in the field

The goal is to make the opponent move and reduce the opponent's reboundThe lower the bounce, the more difficult it will be for the opponent to bring the ball up and return it effectively.

The backhand volley

Tip #1: Strike with your body forward

As with the forehand volley, it is crucial to engage your body with the ball to provide more power and control.

Tip #2: Transfer body weight

Good weight distribution ensures more stability and better accuracy of the shot.

Tip #3: Control the direction of the ball at the end of the move

It is important not to give too many indications to the opponent on the direction of the shot, in order to surprise him and better construct his game.

Nicolas Fillaudeau

A big sports enthusiast and former tennis player, I discovered padel a few years ago without really focusing on it. Then I became addicted to this sport by practicing it and watching the premier padel matches. Looking forward to sharing the 2025 news with you!

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