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Simple 1v1 drill for practicing volleys and defending.

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How to practice defending against attacking volleys in Padel?

Use a 1v1 crosscourt drill where one player volleys aggressively from the net and the other player practices defending consistently from the backcourt corner.

What Your Guru Thinks

The coaches in this explain a valuable training method for singles Padel. It highlights the fundamental dynamic between the player at the net attacking with volleys and the player at the back defending. This practice is excellent for refining the consistency of your defense and improving the precision of your attacking volleys. It's a great way to get a lot of repetition in a focused scenario. This type of drill can significantly improve your game foundation.

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Added on: Mar 17, 2025
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Audience: Beginner
Skill Level:
15%
Primary Shot: Volley
Court Position: none

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Padel Training Drills Volleys Defending Singles Padel

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