The side changes are the perfect opportunity to reflect together on the way forward in the next two games (before the next side change). You can talk about strategy, what worked well, what worked less well, and make the necessary changes. This is of course a time to rest, eat, hydrate, but also communicate with your partner.

The most common mistake

During the different competitions that we were able to follow, we observed that most of the players did not stop (or little) during the changes of side, and would go directly to the other side.

This is a big mistake! You should take advantage of the time allotted to you to prepare the following games. You must communicate with your partner on the strategy to adopt. But also feed you to be able to continue the combat on the ground in full possession of your means. Once the cramps happen, it's too late.

Our advice for a perfect side change

  • Analyze the tactics in place (strengths and weaknesses), and advise on what to do next.
  • Have positive communication with your partner, encourage him, show him what he is doing well, and motivate him
  • Recovery: drink water, eat. You must take advantage of this moment to recover from the efforts made, but also to prepare yourself for the efforts to come.
  • One thing is obvious, but it seems to me that it is necessary to remind you, if you need to go to the bathroom go ahead, this is the time for. You will not be more focused if you play with an urgent desire.

The change of sides is a moment often forgotten by players. You need to use it wisely to be the best prepared once on the court. padel. You can then refocus, change tactics, chat with your partner, etc. There is plenty to do, use this time to your advantage.

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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