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How to position and stand at the back of the court.

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🏆 #1 Takeaway - What is the ideal defensive position at the back of the Padel court?
Position yourself between the service line and back wall, about 1.5 meters from the sidewall, with a wide base, bent knees, tilted posture, and paddle at waist height.

What Your Guru Thinks

This lesson is helpful for understanding the basic defensive stance at the back. The coach explains exactly where to stand and how to hold your body. Mastering this fundamental position will make it easier to return shots from the back wall and react quickly. It sets the foundation for strong defensive play from the baseline.

Padel lesson 1 - Playing at the back - Hello Padel Academy

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Padel Lesson 1 - Playing at the back (Defending Position)
Audience: Lower Intermediate
Skill Level:
35%
Play Style: Defensive
Court Position: <none>

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skill-lower-intermediate style-defensive

Keywords

Defensive positioning Back court Padel stance Posture Wall rebounds

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