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Simplifying overhead technique for beginner padel players.

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🏆 #1 Takeaway - What is a simple way for beginners to learn the overhead shot in Padel?
Focus on keeping the motion compact, preparing the racket by moving it upwards first, and thinking of "receiving and passing" the ball rather than hitting it forcefully.

What Your Guru Thinks

This covers a very important concept for anyone starting out with padel. The coach makes a great point about keeping your technique compact, which is key in padel compared to other racket sports. Learning the overhead preparation by going up first rather than far back is a practical tip. It's all about simplifying the motion initially so you can make consistent contact. Thinking about "receiving and passing" the ball is a helpful analogy for beginners learning this shot.

Tasty Undressed: How would you teach a beginner an overhead

Description

Many coaches make it quite complex so we wanted to simplify this subject
Audience: Beginner
Skill Level:
15%
Primary Shot: Smash
Play Style: Offensive

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style-offensive skill-beginner shot-smash

Keywords

beginner padel overhead technique simplify technique compactness padel tips

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