Tactical court positioning and shot selection

Aug 31, 2020

Key takeaway from our Guru

How do I create space and defend effectively in padel?

Play the ball into the center to force your opponent out of their position, which opens up the corners for your next shot. If you are in a defensive struggle, play the ball straight to keep the pressure away from your partner.

What this lesson covers

Creating space involves moving opponents out of their preferred positions by playing into the center of the court. This forces the defender to shift, leaving the corner or the fence area open for the next shot. When defending against a vibora, playing to the center remains a reliable option to avoid giving the attacker an easy angle to the side glass or back wall.

During rallies, directing balls to the opponent's backhand volley limits their ability to generate pace or create sharp angles. If a player finds themselves in a defensive position, playing the ball straight is safer than going cross-court. This tactic prevents the ball from landing in the middle where it could easily rebound off the glass toward a partner. When forced to defend a difficult ball, aiming for the opponent's feet or playing high on their backhand volley makes it harder for them to return the ball effectively. These drills emphasize identifying the correct moment to open the court versus when to maintain a neutral pattern in the center.

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Description

Playing with a plan/strategy is the difference between winning and losing. Some players find it very difficult to think about where to play the ball, and that is absolutely fine. Today I would like to convince you that playing with a plan or strategy will help you a lot on the court. Question = What plan or strategy do you use on the court? Let us know in the comments! In this video: - Position on court - How to open the court - Where to play attacking and defending wise - Patterns that you can use - Instant feedback - How to outplay the defender - How to get your partner involved at the back Please give a like on the video if you would like to see more tactical videos! - Please subscribe to this channel and to Prodigy land, youtube channel of prodigy academy! - Prodigy academy: http://prodigypadelacademy.com/ Prodigy land: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu5ybHdBE1G4La2vfeXgBvw It was a pleasure working with you! Thank you very much Oscar and Santi! Hope to be back soon! Thank you all for watching! Hasta luego! See you next monday!

Good for

Skill level

Intermediate, High Intermediate, Advanced, High Advanced

Court position

Net, Backcourt, Corner

Play style

Tactical

Secondary shot

Drop Shot

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