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Backhand volley fundamentals for padel beginners explained by Dani Hoyo.

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🏆 #1 Takeaway - How should I perform a basic backhand volley as a padel beginner?
Focus on using your whole body, preparing early by turning your shoulders and hips, leaning forward as you hit the ball, and aiming for a controlled 'building volley' with a balance of flat and slice for consistency.

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Dani explains the backhand volley in a very accessible way, focusing on the essential basics. This lesson is useful if you are just starting to learn the backhand volley. The coach breaks down the shot into preparation, impact, and finish, emphasizing the importance of using your whole body and finding the right rhythm. You will find his tips on the 'building volley' particularly helpful to develop a solid foundation.

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Added on: Dec 29, 2024
How to BACKHAND VOLLEY: the MOST BEAUTIFUL SHOT in Padel - With Dani Hoyo (prod. surfing)

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Learning how to backhand volley is more than learning a shot; it's a masterpiece in motion. For many, it is the most elegant stroke in padel. At first glance, it might appear simple, but beneath its surface lies a symphony of precision, balance, and grace. Each element—the stance, the control, the seamless flow between body and racket—comes together in perfect harmony, much like the notes of a classical composition. Every movement must resonate with purpose, every detail contributing to its beauty. To master the backhand volley is to master the art of expression on the court, where technique meets artistry and power becomes poetry.

00:00 INTRODUCTION
01:35 SUBSCRIBE MAN!
01:53 KINDS OF VOLLEY
03:57 FALLING FORWARD
06:06 POSITION
06:21 PREPARATION
08:30 IMPACT POINT
10:52 ENDING
12:00 MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Special thanks to @prodby_surfing, who did this amazing song. You can buy this beat here: https://bsta.rs/mWqKB3.

Thanks to Desafio Padel, although I have been out for a long time I still feel these courts my home.

Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year fellows!
Audience: Beginner
Skill Level:
15%
Primary Shot: Backhand
Secondary Shot: Forehand
Play Style: Defensive
Court Position: <none>

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