Pro serve technique: five steps for an aggressive start
Key takeaway from our Guru
How do I hit a professional padel serve?
Keep your contact point at waist height and use a slice by brushing down the back of the ball. Always move your body weight forward into the court immediately after you hit to reach the net position.
What this lesson covers
Professional players share five consistent elements in their serve. They release the ball to the side and in front to ensure contact occurs in front of the body. A full takeback allows the racket to move down through the ball, while keeping contact height near the waist enables an attacking strike. Slicing the ball by brushing down with an open racket face keeps the serve low at the opponent's end. Finally, body momentum carries the player forward toward the net immediately after contact.
Common errors include contacting the ball too low, which forces an upward trajectory that is easy for opponents to return. Tennis players often mistakenly drop the racket below the ball to hit with topspin, whereas a slice requires a downward motion. A lack of intention when standing at the service line also prevents an aggressive start. To build a consistent serve, hold the ball at 11 o'clock and the racket at 3 o'clock at shoulder height. Dropping the ball from this position allows it to bounce naturally to waist height, creating a reliable setup for the swing.
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Original video
Added on Apr 2, 2026
Serve Like a PRO - 5 TIPS | ThePadelSchool.com
Description
We'll be breaking down the PRO SERVE in order to GIVE YOU the 5 THINGS that ALL the pro's do with their serve to make it amazing. We'll also have a look at the most COMMON EROORS that we see people do at the Padel club, in hopes that YOU'LL AVOID THOSE! Finally, we'll share with you a SIMPLE TECHNIQUE which you can use to start your point off EFFECTIVELY! ā We have a *7-DAY FREE TRIAL* on our online platform with a bunch of exclusive content! *SIGN UP NOW* and don't miss out on an opportunity to IMPROVE YOUR GAME! š» Website: https://www.thepadelschool.com š Check out our podcast episodes at: https://podcast.thepadelschool.com š Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepadelschool š Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepadelschool š TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepadelschool *Chapters* 00:00 Intro 00:46 Contact In Front 01:14 Full Takeback 01:40 Waist Height 02:03 Hit Slice 02:30 Body Momentum 03:03 Common Error #1 03:26 Common Error #2 03:59 Common Error #3 04:23 The Technique 05:06 Summary #padelgame #padel #padelpractice #padeltechnique #padeltraining #padelskills #padeltennis #padeltips *Disclaimer:* We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage which is incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of listening to any of our publications. For all videos on my channel: This information is for general & educational purposes only. Always consult with an attorney, CPA, or financial professional for advice based on your specific situation. *Copyright Disclaimer:* Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use Ā© The Padel School
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Skill level
Beginner, Intermediate, High Intermediate
Play style
Offensive
Secondary shot
Slice
Keywords
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