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Beginner tips for mastering padel corner play through positioning and ball reading.

🏆 Your #1 Takeaway

What are the key principles of corner play for beginners in padel?

The key principles are maintaining a good starting position in the middle, learning to read where the ball will bounce in the corner (off side or back wall first), and using small steps to move and react to the ball, while trying to avoid turning and prioritising returning to the middle of the court.

What Your Guru Thinks

Dani coach explains how to handle balls in the corner, which many beginners find tricky. He focuses on understanding where the ball will bounce and the importance of a good starting position in the middle of the court. It's really useful to learn how to move and react in the corner and avoid unnecessary turns. This lesson gives you the basics to feel more comfortable defending in corner situations.

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Added on: Dec 01, 2024
Tips to MASTER the CORNER - With Dani Hoyo

Description

Learn tips to master the corner in padel and take your gameplay to the next level. Discover techniques to handle tricky corner shots, improve control, and dominate your matches with confidence.

00:00 INTRODUCTION
00:17 IDENTIFY WHERE THA BALL IS GOING TO BOUNCE
01:12 DOWN THE LINE
01:28 BACK WALL TO SIDE WALL
02:09 SIDE WALL TO BACK WALL
02:19 THE IMPORTANCE OF THE START POSITION
03:21 EXAMPLE SHOTS
04:59 TRY TO AVOID 360º
06:46 360º IF THERE'S NO CHOICE
09:23 CONCLUSION
10:01 BYE!

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Audience: Beginner
Skill Level:
20%
Play Style: Defensive
Court Position: <none>

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skill-beginner style-defensive

Keywords

Corner Play Court Positioning Defensive Padel Beginner Tips Ball Reading

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