How to play against a pair that defends very well? At padel, you have to try these three aspects: a good partner, good equipment (snowshoes and comfortable shoes), and good training (discipline and planning). Is it sufficient ? Not always.

Indeed at padelunlike other sports, we play against a pair. This means that the opposing game has an influence on ours. We will have to take into account our opponents, whose main objective will be to make us uncomfortable in our game.

How do you play against a pair that brings all the balls back?

  • be patient : The first piece of advice we give you is to be patient, because a good defender is the one who will always try to put the ball back in the field. If you want to shorten a point too quickly, it can cost you dearly. At padel, even more than other sports, whatever happens, you have to work to earn a point. Be very smart to see your opponent's position, and only when you are in a good position, finish the point.

  • Analyze their weak points: Despite the fact that you have the impression of having no solution to their defense, they necessarily have a weak point. Your goal: Take advantage of their defense. For defending too well can be a weak point. These players can give you the opportunity to go to the net ... And you know, from a certain level, there is no choice, you have to go to the net to win a match. This is where you will certainly have the opportunity to make a difference.
  • Reduce direct mistakes: Do not take a risk is a very good strategy. When your opponents realize that we are no longer giving easy points, they will have to change their method, and attack, that's where they may be surprised, because they must not be used to it. That's why we told you about patience to push your opponents out of their comfort zone.
  • Do not invent new moves or new strategies: Sometimes we think that with this type of player, we have to attack every ball that comes on us. As a result, we make mistakes and we try things we should never do. This is one of the big mistakes. Always keep in mind that now more than ever you must play the moves that you know how to do perfectly. Also, if you try a lot, that's what your opponents want you to do, then that's not the right thing.
  • Increase the variety of your shots: Do not let them get used to your shots, surprise your opponents by showing them that you know how to make a smash that goes out by 3, and both after made a feint with a smash where the second bounce dies in the bottom of ground.
  • Communication is vitalYou must agree on the goals you want to achieve, analyze your opponents, and reach a point of balance that allows you to reach them. But you must also communicate on the field to choose the best shot following the defense of your opponents.
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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