When we play Padel, there are simple rules to keep in mind to set up a good game plan.

Here are the 10 principles we share with you:

  1. The "luck" factor

When on one stroke your ball hits the net and you gain the point directly, you should not dwell on this point. Indeed, "luck" is an external factor that does not depend on us. So, for the next ball, we advise you to reduce the margin of error so as not to touch the net, and run the risk of making a fault.

  1. Play point after point

We must not dwell on the point that has just been played. Indeed, some players who make a mistake enter a negative spiral which will compel them to make other mistakes on the following points. The goal is to analyze why you made a mistake so you do not duplicate the same mistake, while remaining mentally positive and focused on the next point.

  1. Le Padel is played with a partner

Le Padel is not an individual sport! We often notice that players play by thinking about what he would do to them, without thinking that they have a partner with them. However, the basis of the game is that the two players get along, communicate to produce the best possible performance. It is important that you and your partner follow the same strategy during the match, avoiding too great individualities.

  1. Stay positive at all times

When the match is going well, it is rare that one of the players shows his dissatisfaction ...

On the other hand, these facial expressions can arise when the game does not go as planned, and they will not help the situation. Do you prefer that your partner helps you to try to overcome this complicated situation or not?

  1. Control of the timing of the match

It is not uncommon to see during tournaments that some players, when they get frustrated, do not use all the time they are allocated between each change of sides (1min 30). You have to use them to try to analyze mistakes in order to correct them to get back into the game. Don't get caught up in the speed of your opponents when changing sides, if they don't stop, let them rest, analyze, and win!

  1. warming

This is an essential point: if you do not warm up before a match, you will have a higher risk of injury during the game, and the start of the game will be complicated which will make you start with a significant disadvantage. . A good warm-up should include the shots that you will make from the bottom of the court, on the fly, the smash. You have to finish it by sweating a little.

  1. If you are under pressure: you have to lob

Despite what some people say, the lob is a very important strategic move in the Padel. Indeed, a good lob will give you time to position yourself correctly, to push your opponents back to the back of the court, and to allow you to be close to the net.

The lob is the best way to get out of the pressure. But also, to shift the pressure on your opponents.

  1. A positive attitude

As in everyday life, we must show other people a positive attitude, not to be overwhelmed by our impulses.

It sometimes happens that convey a bad image like when we lose a match. Victory is good, and everyone likes it, but even if we lose, we have to analyze the game and remember what has worked.

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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