Shorter swing technique for better control
Key takeaway from our Guru
How can a shorter swing improve my padel game?
Keep your preparation compact to disguise your intentions and gain control. Use a single, consistent acceleration through the ball instead of speeding up at the last second.
What this lesson covers
A shorter backswing increases consistency and disguises shot selection. By keeping the preparation compact, the player prevents the opponent from reading the intention behind the shot. This technique allows for hitting to the fence or executing a smash with the same initial movement, making the outcome less predictable.
Consistency relies on maintaining a single, controlled acceleration through the contact point rather than erratic speed changes at the last moment. When playing to the fence, the focus shifts to using more spin and a softer touch to ensure the ball drops effectively. For deep volleys, a slightly longer slice motion is used, but the overall preparation remains minimal. A firm wrist is necessary, particularly on the backhand, to avoid a floppy contact. This approach prioritizes precision over raw power, helping the player land balls in the same location repeatedly.
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Original video
Added on Apr 2, 2026
How To PRESSURE using A Shorter Swing 😱 With Godo Diaz!
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Please subscribe, let's get 20K subscribers this year! I really enjoyed this lesson with world padel tour player Godo Diaz in his wonderfull club Los Reales. I still cannot believe how much better I play using his super short backswing technique. It feels like I am way more consistent and It doesn’t feel like I hit the ball softer. I actually think I am playing faster sometimes or that I am able to generate more effect using this preparation. If you like the video with Gonzalo Diaz and/or the padel lesson style video, please let us know below. If you would like to request a video, you can do that through the comment section. Thank you so much for watching, see you next monday 💪🏼 ~ 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/
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Skill level
Intermediate, High Intermediate, Advanced, High Advanced
Court position
Net
Play style
Control
Secondary shot
Volley
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