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Beginner guide covering Padel rules, shots, positioning, tactics, and gear.

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🏆 #1 Takeaway - What are the essential fundamentals for Padel beginners?
Padel fundamentals include understanding basic rules and scoring, mastering foundational groundstrokes, strategically using lobs and volleys, prioritizing getting to the net position, and leveraging the walls effectively.

What Your Guru Thinks

This is a very comprehensive introduction if you're just starting out in Padel. Coach Ewan breaks down the absolute essentials, from basic rules and scoring to fundamental shots and positioning. He gives practical advice on where to stand and how to think about moving from defense to attack. It's a solid foundation to build your game upon and understand the core strategy.

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Chapters:
0:00 - INTRO
0:51 - THE RULES
3:12 - THE SERVE
4:17 - BASIC TACTICS AND POSITIONING
6:34 - FOREHAND AND BACKHAND
8:16 - OFF THE BACK WALL
10:21 - THE SIDEWALL
11:37 - LOBBING
13:13 - FOREHAND VOLLEY
13:59 - BACKHAND VOLLEY
15:23 - BANDEJA
17:27 - MOVING BACKWARDS AND FORWARDS
19:00 - EQUIPMENT
20:26 - CONCLUSION
Audience: Beginner|Lower Intermediate
Skill Level:
20%
Primary Shot: lob
Court Position: none

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