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Defensive strategies when stretched on the Padel court.

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πŸ† #1 Takeaway - How to defend effectively when caught out of position?
When stretched, avoid risky shots; instead, play a soft ball down to the opponent's feet (like a Chiquita) or a high lob to neutralize the point and recover court position.

What Your Guru Thinks

Coach Sandy shares some very practical tips on defending when you are caught out of position and at full stretch. He highlights common mistakes many players make and explains why they happen, which is super useful for understanding your own game. Focusing on softer hands and clever placement like a chiquita or a well-judged lob buys you crucial time to recover. This lesson gives you concrete ideas on how to turn a difficult defensive situation into one where you can neutralize the point and get back in position.

HOW You Can DEFEND BETTER! | ThePadelSchool.com

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Do you know what you SHOULD BE doing, when you’re at full stretch and defending a ball or do you MAKE IT EASY for your opponents?

We’ll discuss THREE COMMON ERRORS that we often see and we’ll explain where you should be hitting that ball in order to get an ADVANTAGE in the point!

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*Chapters*
00:00 Intro
00:18 Common Errors
01:15 Anticipating Points
02:24 Height of Your Shot
03:27 General Guide


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

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Keywords

Defense Court recovery Defensive strategy Common errors Padel tips

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