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Handling bouncy balls through better movement and preparation.

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How to handle bouncy balls effectively in Padel?

Anticipate the bounce, move forward to meet the ball, maintain balance, and use loyal racket preparation to adjust your position.

What Your Guru Thinks

This lesson is very helpful if you struggle with bouncy balls. The coach highlights common mistakes players make, like moving the wrong way or hitting without balance. They emphasize the importance of proper preparation and adjusting your position to the ball. Understanding these points can really improve your defensive play against high-bouncing shots.

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Added on: Apr 18, 2024
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Audience: Beginner|Lower Intermediate
Skill Level:
30%
Secondary Shot: Backhand
Play Style: Defensive
Court Position: <none>

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skill-lower-intermediate skill-beginner style-defensive

Keywords

Bouncy Balls Padel Defense Footwork Preparation Common Mistakes

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