
Prioritise small steps and balance over running in Padel.
Tasty - Play Hard | PADEL
Intermediate, High Intermediate
Prepare by moving sideways or backwards while synchronizing racket preparation, avoiding stepping forward, and keeping legs together to take speed off the ball effectively.
This covers important principles for moving effectively when defending from the back of the court. The coach shares insights into common errors players make, like stepping forward, and explains why proper backward or sideways preparation is better. Learning how to synchronize your racket prep with your footwork, as discussed, is fundamental for controlling the game's pace defensively. This is valuable guidance for building a solid defensive foundation.
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Added on Apr 2, 2026
Tasty Undressed: How to move when defending
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