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Improve defense and overhead preparation with key footwork and racket techniques.

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🏆 #1 Takeaway - How should I prepare for difficult defensive shots and overheads?
Be ready to pivot, keep feet forward in a balanced stance, open the racket face early for difficult balls, and prepare overheads with the racket low and open to get underneath.

What Your Guru Thinks

This lesson offers some great fundamental advice, especially on handling tough balls and getting your feet right. The coach highlights the importance of being ready to turn for balls off the back glass, which is crucial for staying in the point. He also provides useful cues for preparing your overhead shots, whether it's a lob or something more aggressive. Paying attention to the coach's instructions on racket preparation will definitely help you gain better control.

DEFEND the HARDEST balls made it SIMPLE with Jose Luis Lara

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DEFEND the double wall balls made it SIMPLE with Jose Luis Lara

Contact : raphaelcuestapadel@gmail.com
Audience: Intermediate|High Intermediate
Skill Level:
60%
Play Style: Defensive

Tags

skill-high-intermediate skill-lower-intermediate style-defensive

Keywords

padel defense footwork positioning overhead preparation lob

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