Net position and decision making in game situations

BajadaOct 6, 2025

Key takeaway from our Guru

How do I improve my decision making and movement at the net?

Contact the ball in front of your body when playing a bajada to keep your options open. If you let the ball get behind you, you will likely over-power the shot and miss.

What this lesson covers

Effective net play requires constant coverage of the court and disciplined decision making after every shot. Players must maintain a high to low swing path on volleys and bandehas while ensuring the ball bounces before playing a bajada. When executing a bajada, contact the ball in front of the body rather than behind to maintain control and avoid over-powering the shot. Trying to change the angle of the ball too late often leads to unforced errors.

Movement at the net involves split steps and immediate recovery to cover the middle or cross-court areas. Players should prioritize depth and consistency over risky angles, especially when playing off the back wall. If the opponent provides a weak ball, a drop shot serves as a tactical alternative. This session suits intermediate to advanced players who want to integrate technical shot execution with real-time court positioning.

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Original video

Hello Padel Academy

Added on Apr 2, 2026

Master the net position in padel - Live Session

Description

Train your net game like a pro with Hello Padel In this Live Session, Head Coach Mauri Andrini focuses on the key skills to dominate at the net: net positioning, volleys, La Bandeja, and La Bajada. You will learn how to: Move efficiently to control the net and dictate the point Improve your volley technique and shot selection Master La Bandeja for consistency and depth Attack with confidence using La Bajada This is the same training method used by professional padel players to reach the Different Level. Ideal for intermediate and advanced players who want to develop their offensive game and understand how to play each shot from the net with precision and intention. 0:00 Intro 0:24 Goal of the Lesson 0:48 Lesson Starts 3:12 Where to contact the ball in the bajada 3:53 Shots at the net 4:45 In game situations 7:48 Outro #padel #hellopadel #padeltraining #padeltips #padelvolleys #padelbandeja #padelcoaching

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Skill level

Intermediate, High Intermediate, Advanced, High Advanced

Court position

Net

Play style

Offensive

Secondary shot

Volley

Keywords

net positioningdecision makingbandejabajadapadel drills

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