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Forehand volley technique breakdown for beginners

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🏆 #1 Takeaway - How do I hit a basic forehand volley in padel?
Focus on a neutral technique for volleys between waist and shoulder height, aiming for a sensible shot rather than an aggressive one.

What Your Guru Thinks

Understanding the basic forehand volley is crucial when you are starting out in padel. Coach Sandy shows you the correct technique for hitting a sensible, neutral volley from waist to shoulder height. Focusing on this fundamental shot helps build a solid base for your game. It's a great starting point before you get into more aggressive volleys.

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Description

This shot probably finishes more points than any other shot!!
It might look like a simple technique, but it is really important to get these steps right!

You can see the racket face is slightly open to create a bit of slice, but I am definitely not chopping down on that ball!

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Here's a playlist of videos for the technique: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFotglr241m52ix-9QYTL2aRKZcrky9Iu
Audience: Beginner
Skill Level:
15%
Primary Shot: Volley

Tags

skill-beginner shot-volley

Keywords

forehand volley technique beginner padel basics neutral volley

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