If you are looking to  progress in padel , it is essential to evaluate the impact of each aspect of your game on your overall performance. Too often, we focus only on technique and matches, neglecting other equally fundamental pillars. Here is a reflection expressed by  Padelonomics  to help you balance your workouts.

What aspects influence your game?

  1.  Physical state  : Are you able to maintain a high pace throughout a match? Your endurance, strength and agility often determine the outcome in intense encounters.
  2.  Health  : How do you react under pressure or after a series of errors? A strong mentality can transform a match.
  3.  Technical  : While important, mastery of technical gestures is only one of the elements necessary to excel.
  4.  Tactical understanding  : Do you know how to read the game, position yourself and exploit your opponent's weaknesses?
  5.  Complementarity with your teammate  : A good duo is based on perfect coordination and an effective distribution of roles.

The common mistake: relying entirely on technique and matches

Most players spend a  disproportionate share of their time  to perfect their shots or to chain matches. However, other elements such as tactics, mental or physical are often neglected. However, these are the aspects that make the difference, especially against more experienced opponents.

In Spain, for example, it is not uncommon to come across players with an average technical level who manage to beat you thanks to:

  • a good  playing the game ,
  • un  smart placement ,
  • un  mind of steel ,
  • and total  perfect complementarity  with their partner.

Balanced training for sustainable progress

To truly improve, your training time should reflect the importance of each aspect of your game. For example, if physicality influences 50% of your performance, then 50% of your training should be devoted to it. Same logic for the other pillars.

The role of a good coach

A good coach doesn't just teach you technical shots. He should also:

  1.  Make you aware  the importance of working on all aspects of the game.
  2.  Subtly integrate these elements  to your sessions, using exercises that develop the mind, tactics and physique, often without you being fully aware of it.

Conclusion: go beyond preconceived ideas to progress

Progressing in padel is not limited to hitting the ball with style. Working on  physical ,  mental , The  tactic , and developing synergy with your teammate are essential steps to achieving your goals.

Take a moment to evaluate your current workouts and adjust them: a  overall balance  is the key to a sustainably high level of play.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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