Play at padel requires a minimum of technique. In order for this technique to be as precise and efficient as possible, it is necessary to add the legs and especially the positioning of the feet. In this tutorial, we suggest that you place your feet correctly for a better performance of your shots.

In this tutorial we will be at the bottom of the field to make a forehand and a backhand. We will not tackle the technique of these two shots but we will talk about the placement of the front foot. We will position ourselves as right-handed, left-handed will simply have to reverse.

Why position your front foot when you hit the back of the field?

  • To have a perfect technical gesture,
  • To allow a good body weight transfer from the back to the front,
  • To have a better contact with the ground, control sign on the ball,

Technical

When we perform a forehand or a backhand, the monitors padel ask us to put ourselves in profile. This profile position forces us to put one foot forward, left foot for a right kick and right foot for a backhand. This front leg should be slightly bent to allow a transfer of the body weight and a place of impact of the ball in front of you.

How to steer your foot forward?

To avoid injuries during ankle or knee rotations, and especially to make a perfect shot (or almost), your front foot should be oriented towards the net post.

On a forehand, a right-handed man will put his left foot in front. The tip of the foot should be directed to the net post on our right.

In a setback, a right-hander will put his foot straight ahead. The tip of the foot should be directed towards the net post on our left.

Conversely, left-handed.

For the exits of windows, we will use the same positions of feet, which will allow us a better rotation of the body, therefore a better realization of the blow and in the end, more zones found on the opposite camp.

Julien Bondia

Julien Bondia is a teacher of padel in Tenerife (Spain). Columnist and advisor, he helps you play better through his tutorials and tactical/technical articles padel.

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