Key tips to strengthen your padel backhand technique.
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The coach provides excellent advice for improving your backhand, which is often a weaker shot for many players. They cover crucial fundamentals like the correct grip and preparation, explaining why these are so important. You'll also learn how to effectively use your non-dominant hand and ensure a proper follow-through. This guidance is really helpful for making your backhand a reliable asset instead of a target for opponents.
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It is often one of our weakest shots and it is important that we fix it if you want to become a strong padel player. If your backhand is weak, your opponent will always target it!
In this video, we share with you 5 tips to radically change that backhand and start boosting your confidence at the back of the court. πͺπ₯
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Chapters:
0:00 - 0:47 - INTRO
0:47 - 1:34 - Tip1: Grip
1:34 - 3:20 - Tip2: Shot Preparation
3:20 - 5:00 - Tip 3: Non-Dominant Hand
5:00 - 6:12 - Tip 4: Follow Through
6:12 - 7:15 - Secret Pro Tip
7:15 - 8:12 - Join the Newsletter and Conclusions
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