Browse all 16 articles in Techniques
16 articles in Techniques
Learn how to hit la bajada in padel. This guide covers the technique for taking the ball off the back wall on the way down, when to use it, common.
Learn how to hit the bandeja in padel. This guide covers technique, body position, when to choose bandeja over smash, and how it keeps you at the net.
Learn how to hit the chiquita in padel. This guide covers technique, grip, body position, when to play the chiquita, common mistakes, and how the pros use.
Master la contrapared — the padel shot where you hit the ball against your own back wall to return it over the net. Technique, timing, and when to use it.
Master the art of dealing with lobs in padel. Learn how to read the lob early, choose between a bandeja and smash, track the ball off the glass, and position yourself defensively.
Master the padel lob — the most important defensive shot in the game. Covers technique for high and deep lobs, when to use them tactically, and how to execute them under pressure from the back of the court.
Learn net positioning in padel — when to advance, the ideal distance from the net, how to hold position against lobs, and how to move as a pair. Practical tips for dominating the net.
Master padel footwork with this guide to the split step, recovery movement, and court positioning. Practical drills and tips for faster, smarter movement on the padel court.
Learn the correct way to hold a padel racket. Master the continental grip and its variations to improve control, power, and spin on every shot.
Learn the correct padel serve technique step by step. Grip, stance, ball bounce, contact point, and follow-through — build a consistent, legal serve from day one.
Learn how to volley in padel. This guide covers grip, punch technique, shot selection (cross-court, centre, angle), and why net volleys are the most.
Learn how to read back glass and side glass rebounds in padel. Covers rebound angles, body positioning, footwork, the bajada, and when to take the ball before or after the wall.
Master windy padel conditions with practical tips on spin control, lob adjustments, serving strategies, and court positioning when the wind picks up.
Learn how to hit the rulo in padel. This guide covers the topspin cross-court passing shot technique, when to use it, common mistakes, and how to practise it effectively.
Learn when and how to hit the smash (remate) in padel. Covers technique, the por 3 and por 4 exit smashes, why the walls make padel smashes different.
Master the vibora in padel. This guide covers the wrist snap technique, spin combination, when to choose vibora over bandeja, and how to use it to end.
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