Forehand and backhand volley technique
Key takeaway from our Guru
How do I improve my volley technique?
Step into the ball with your non-dominant leg to transfer your body weight forward. Ensure your arm is fully extended on the backhand follow-through for more power.
What this lesson covers
Professional training focuses on technical adjustments to increase volley quality and court coverage. Players prioritize stepping into the ball with the non-dominant leg to shift body weight forward during impact. This movement creates more speed and allows for better shoulder rotation. When the ball arrives close to the body, the player directs the shot toward the middle or parallel to avoid hitting the fence or side glass.
For the backhand volley, the coach emphasizes extending the arm fully during the follow-through to generate extra power. Players target the area between the side glass and the service line to make the ball die upon impact. When dealing with low balls below net level, the focus shifts to playing flatter and safer rather than forcing a slice. Consistency and ball volume remain the foundation for building competitive rallies.
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Original video
Added on Apr 2, 2026
THIS IS HOW PRO PADEL PLAYERS TRAIN
Description
Have you ever wondered how pro padel players train? 🎾🔥 A few months ago, we had the chance to visit Hugo Cases (one of the best padel coaches in the world) and Candido Alfaro (pro padel player currently competing in Premier Padel) in a training session. We thought this was a brilliant opportunity to get our community of padeldrivers closer to the pro padel world! 🚀 As you can see, pro padel players also work on technique adjustments, since this is extremely important to maximize the efficiency of our shots. In this session, Hugo gives Candido some tips to get his volleys to the next level. 💥 Lastly, we interview these two padel legends and ask them to share their best tips for amateur players. Which tip was your favorite? Let us know in the comments! 💬👇 ⚡ Remember to like this video if this is a topic of your interest so that we can bring more videos like this one! Also, sharing this video with a friend and subscribing helps a lot! 🙌 🛒 Looking for high-quality padel rackets? You might want to check our online shop: https://padeldrivers.com/ Thanks for watching, and we will see you soon, padeldriver! 🚀 🔹 Chapters: 📍 Intro - 1:00 🎯 What are we working on today? - 2:00 🔥 Warm-up - 3:05 🎾 Forehand Volley Tips - 4:00 ⚡ Overheads - 8:40 💪 Backhand Volley Tips - 9:39 🏆 Best pro tips - 12:30
Good for
Skill level
Intermediate, High Intermediate, Advanced, High Advanced, Professional
Court position
Net
Play style
Offensive
Secondary shot
Slice
Keywords
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