In this column, we will give you 10 golden tips that players of padel must know to improve their game. padel is a relatively young sport, so not all players know the basics of playing well. That's why we're going to give you 10 mostly tactical tips.

 

  1. Before the match. Try to warm up with running, about 5 minutes, and do some stretching exercises before entering the field. You will notice that your mind, and your muscles will be much more alert, and ready to start the game. You will also avoid possible injuries that would pass a season away from the field. You will start your matches in the best way too.

 

  1. Have a secure return. Regardless of how the ball comes in from the opponent, don't play a strong serve return, and shaving, you will force the error further. Try to send the ball to the server coming to the net, it will be a safer return, and you will not make unforced errors (most importantly, padel). Sure, you won't make a winning return, but you won't give your opponents easy points.

 

  1. To be patient. THE padel is a percentage sport, the winning pair is the one with the fewest mistakes. How many times have you lost a game when you were technically better? Try to keep your game unhurried to gain the point quickly, because if you rush you will make more mistakes than points. At padel, patience is very important to prepare the point little by little, and avoid unprovoked faults to win the game.

 

  1. Contact your partner. It is very important to talk to your partner about which balls are for which player, especially balls in the middle of the court. Good communication gives us more to anticipate the game.

 

  1. The lob is the coup par excellence. To padel, the lob is the primary shot. Some people say lobbing is wrong padel. On the contrary, the difference between a padel, and another is at this level. You will make opponents nervous, and you will force their mistakes more. Lobing behind the opponents will give us the lead in the game, as we will go from defense to attack quickly, and we will have more opportunities to win the point being at the net.

 

  1. The coordination. A sport that is played with a partner involves coordination both at the time of the defense and the attack. We will always try to leave the least empty holes on the ground. We will try to close them by advancing simultaneously on the ground, from defense to attack to the net. Of course, communication is important.

 

  1. Try to be net most often. It's the net where we will really have the most chances of winning points. It is also true that in this area we must react very quickly and have good reflexes. The course of the racket must be decreased (little preparation, and in the position of waiting the racket must be at the top). There are pairs who prefer to stay at the bottom, and by defending a lot with the back windows, it will be impossible to win a match.

 

  1. Do not take risks. It is very common that after playing a good point, many players will “catch fire”, and they will take even more risks. You just have to finish this "big point", "come down to earth", and continue to play with safety, without trying again improbable shots.

 

  1. Training and practice. Watch videos from padel of professional players is a good way to learn, but the important thing is practice. To keep up with the pace of the game, and improve each day, it is very important that you can consider training at least once a week with a fitness instructor. padel qualified, and specialized who will help you in the technical moves you need to improve, as well as in the various tactical situations. If you can't, play a lot of practice matches.

 

  1. Back to calm and stretching. Once the game is over, we must always relax the muscles that worked the most during the match. It is always nice to stretch while discussing the game. With a stretching session of 10 minutes, this will be enough for the pain of aches does not appear the next day.
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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