Mastering the half volley or pickup shot technique.
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Your #1 Takeaway
How should I play a half volley shot in Padel?
To effectively play a half volley, stay loose, drop your shoulder, keep your racket low to the ground, and use the opponent's pace to control and push the ball forward rather than adding your own power.
What Your Guru Thinks
Understanding the half volley is really important because you'll find yourself in that tricky spot often. The coach gives practical advice on staying relaxed and letting the ball's pace do the work for you. This approach makes a difficult shot much more manageable and helps you maintain control under pressure. It's a fundamental skill to improve your defense and transition play.
Padel pick up or a half volley. How to execute it easily.
Audience:
Lower Intermediate|High Intermediate
Skill
Level:
55%
Primary
Shot:
Half Volley
Play
Style:
Defensive
Court
Position:
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Tags
skill-lower-intermediate
skill-high-intermediate
style-defensive
Keywords
Half Volley
Pickup Shot
Technique
Control
Pace
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