Net tactics: attacking tennis players
Key takeaway from our Guru
How do you beat a tennis player on a padel court?
You beat them by playing soft, short-swing volleys into the middle or the fence to force them to move. Keep your non-dominant hand fixed as a stable structure during your volley to maintain control and avoid over-swinging.
What this lesson covers
Tennis players often stand out of position and rely on pace. To counter this, keep the volley swing short and soft. Aim for the middle of the court or the fence to force movement. A compact backswing prevents over-hitting and keeps the ball low, making it difficult for the opponent to accelerate. Maintain a stable structure by keeping the non-dominant hand fixed like a post during the volley. This prevents the body from opening up and ensures better control over the ball's trajectory.
For the kick smash, prioritize precision over raw power. Reduce swing speed to around 70 percent to maximize spin. Keep the body sideways and contact the ball behind the head or over the left shoulder to generate the necessary kick. A smaller, earlier preparation allows for a cleaner brush of the ball, helping it clear the fence or bounce out of the court. This approach works best for players looking to neutralize aggressive opponents by forcing them to defend from uncomfortable positions.
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Original video
Added on Apr 2, 2026
How To Attack A Tennis Player On The PADEL Court
Description
Please subscribe and hit the notification bell, let's get 40K subscribers this year! Today, we made a video designed for padel players that would like to beat tennis players on the padel court. In this lesson, we will train the volley, kick smash to the fence, and the kicksmash out of the padel court. Also known as "The sacar por 3" If you play these shots in the correct position and in the correct order you will able to beat a tennis player. If you have any questions about this tactic, please let us know in the comments below! ~ 10% discount if you visit my online padel shop. Go to www.racketteam.com and use code: otronivel ~ Would you like to learn more? Become a Otro Nivel channel member or special member, support us and become better! 👊🏼 Click & join ➠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrMuJTshdLiaUmbYJy8lSkA/join ~ Also find us on: Our Facebook group ➠https://www.facebook.com/groups/padeltips Our Facebook page ➠https://www.facebook.com/0tronivel 👊🏼 Become a supporter ➠https://www.facebook.com/becomesupporter/0tronivel ~ Our instagram page ➠https://www.instagram.com/0tronivel/ Sven's instagram page ➠https://www.instagram.com/svenboele/ Sven's tiktok➠ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZScj6vNr/
Good for
Skill level
Intermediate, High Intermediate
Court position
Net
Play style
Offensive
Secondary shot
Volley
Keywords
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