When we start padel, it is not unusual to be in an uncomfortable situation when our opponents are preparing to make a smash. Where should we place ourselves? What to do really? Should we let it pass, hit the ball live? Who should go to defend? Our article will help you to better understand this important game phase of your defense tactics.

What should we do to defend on a smash?

First of all, it will be necessary to analyze whether your opponent will realize a smash with power or he will make you a feint, and simply make a smash without speed. Small tip: a player who is preparing to smash with a lot of power, he will be stiffen, contract his muscles to bring out all the power. On the contrary, a player who is going to make a pretense, you will see that he remains relaxed. It is true that it may sound simple said like, but try and you will see.

Then, if your opponent makes a deal, you must first avoid the ball, and move in its path. There are several schools, but you must stay in the middle of your side of the field until the last moment. This will give you information about how to defend your opponent's smash (so you will have an advantage) .Once he hit the ball, stand in profile, and watch the ball, do not take it out of your eyes, and get in the path of the ball. But it will be your goal, but you will miss your defense. Do not forget that you hit the ball in front of you, so wait until the ball passes before you hit it. Otherwise you will rush, and you will make an easy ball for the opponent or you will make a mistake or miss the ball.

What to do?

It will be necessary, while placing yourself, to observe the position of your opponents. If it's possible of course, the main thing is to be able to return the ball in the field of your opponent. This is where your partner comes in. Indeed, he can quickly communicate the position of the opponents to help you stay focused on the ball, and hear the announcement of your partner, and choose the best move to achieve.

In some cases, you will be tempted to do the magic trick that succeeds once in a hundred attempts. Padel is a sport of checking, the goal is to make the least possible mistakes. We will advocate more on a hit than you really know, and that you are used to achieving (with a good percentage of success). Do not try a retro-sounding knock-out at 9-8 in the super tie-break, make a simple but effective shot, and above all you know!

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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