Mastering returns off the sidewall from the serve.
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Your #1 Takeaway
How to effectively return a serve that hits the sidewall?
Adjust your positioning closer to the sidewall, distinguish between balls hitting the front or back section of the wall, and use low, flat shots or blocks to return the ball, often targeting the middle or opponent's backhand.
What Your Guru Thinks
This lesson with coach Ewan is very helpful for a common struggle point in Padel: returning serve when the ball comes off the sidewall. He gives clear guidance on positioning and how to decide whether to let the ball hit the wall or take it before, depending on where it's headed. Understanding these principles and the recommended techniques like hitting flat or blocking can significantly improve your ability to handle tricky bounces and stay in the point.
MASTER the sidewall in padel (Return of serve)
Description
In this video I go through how to deal with the return of serve on the sidewall, particularly the backhand side, as this is super difficult!
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Audience:
Lower Intermediate|High Intermediate
Skill
Level:
55%
Primary
Shot:
return
Play
Style:
Defensive
Court
Position:
Left
Tags
skill-lower-intermediate
skill-high-intermediate
style-defensive
shot-return
Keywords
Sidewall
Return of Serve
Positioning
Technique
Defensive Shots
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