Tactical adjustments for match control
Key takeaway from our Guru
How can I adjust my tactics to beat different types of padel players?
Play lobs over the left shoulder of the right-sided player to force them into a difficult bandeja or vibora. If your opponent likes pace, shorten your backswing to slow the ball down and force them to play from below net height.
What this lesson covers
This lesson outlines eleven tactical approaches for different match scenarios. To neutralize strong overhead players, the coach suggests playing high lobs to force difficult contact points or utilizing a volley lob to land the ball at the opponent's feet. When facing defensive blockers, the focus shifts to playing outside the middle triangle, targeting the fence or using drop shots to force movement.
For court positioning, the coach advises maintaining a net presence during a partner's bandeja or vibora rather than retreating. When playing against opponents who thrive on speed, the strategy is to slow the pace by shortening the backswing while maintaining a full follow-through. The most effective tactic presented involves playing lobs over the left shoulder of the right-sided player. This forces them into a bandeja or vibora, creates significant court movement, and opens space for the net player to poach. These tactics are intended for players looking to adapt their game to various opponent styles.
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Added on Apr 2, 2026
Top 11 Tactics To Beat Every Padel Player
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Please subscribe and hit the notification bell, let's get 60K subscribers this year! Welcome back everybody! Today we are going to focus on tactics that will help you to win against multiple playing types. Such as, blockers, tennis players, great smashers and many more! Hope this helps you in your padel journey! Intro 00:00 - 01:06 High lob volley 01:07 - 03:14 Volley lob 03:15 - 04:44 High lob stay 04:45 - 08:27 Short and Angles 08:28 - 10:10 Anti Block 10:11 - 12:37 Keep your cross 12:38 - 14:18 Attack the left 14:19 - 17:16 Slow play 17:17 - 19:40 Middle 19:41 - 21:18 Number one 21:19 - 23:56 ~ Visit my online padel shop. Go to www.racketteam.com ~ 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/otronivelpadel 👊🏼 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
Left, Right, Net, Service line, Backcourt
Play style
Tactical
Secondary shot
Volley Lob
Keywords
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