Tactics for winning points with serve, return, and first volley.
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Your #1 Takeaway
How do the first three shots impact winning points in Padel?
The serve, return, and first volley are crucial for winning a large percentage of points by focusing on consistency, keeping the net, and moving opponents from the start of the rally.
What Your Guru Thinks
This covers the crucial first three shots of every point, which the coach emphasizes are key to winning a large percentage of points. Understanding the tactical goals for your serve, return, and first volley can completely change how you approach the start of each rally. The coach explains how to apply consistency, keep the net, and move your opponents right from the beginning. Pay close attention to the specific tips for each shot to immediately elevate your game.
The 3 Shots That Win 70% of Points in Padel (Serve, Return, 1st Volley)
Description
If I had to pick just one video to recommend to someone who wants to win more matches in padel, it would be this one.
In this video, I break down the tactics behind the first 3 shots of every point: the serve, the return, and the first volley. I can confidently say that this is what decides 70% of the points you play.
This is not just about technique, but about understanding what you're trying to achieve in those first shots — where the pressure is, where the advantage is, and what most amateur players do wrong (even at decent levels).
If this helps your game, or makes you think differently, consider subscribing — it really helps us keep creating deeper content!
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro & Why This Video Matters
0:24 - The 3 Most Important Concepts in Padel
1:12 - Serve Tactics: What Are We Really Trying To Do?
2:06 - Why Slice Is the Best Weapon When Serving
2:35 - Importance of First Serves
3:17 - Serve Placement & Reading Your Opponent
4:31- Return Tactics: PUT THE BALL BACK IN
5:10 - 4 Rules to Never Miss a Return
7:30 - Recovering After the Return
7:54 - 1st Volley: Keep Adding Pressure
8:10 - Split Step: The Most Underrated Movement Tip
8:30 - How to Link Serve Direction With 1st Volley
9:50 - Common Mistake That Gives the Net Away
10:35 - When to Switch to the Other Player
11:12 - The Complexity of Padel Tactics
12:31 - Final Thoughts
In this video, I break down the tactics behind the first 3 shots of every point: the serve, the return, and the first volley. I can confidently say that this is what decides 70% of the points you play.
This is not just about technique, but about understanding what you're trying to achieve in those first shots — where the pressure is, where the advantage is, and what most amateur players do wrong (even at decent levels).
If this helps your game, or makes you think differently, consider subscribing — it really helps us keep creating deeper content!
🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more no-fluff padel tactics: (https://www.youtube.com/@padeldriver)
🎾 TRAIN WITH ME: (https://padeldrivers.com/pages/padel-drive-academy)
📸 Follow us on Instagram: @padeldrive
💬 Drop your questions or tactics in the comments — we answer every single one!
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro & Why This Video Matters
0:24 - The 3 Most Important Concepts in Padel
1:12 - Serve Tactics: What Are We Really Trying To Do?
2:06 - Why Slice Is the Best Weapon When Serving
2:35 - Importance of First Serves
3:17 - Serve Placement & Reading Your Opponent
4:31- Return Tactics: PUT THE BALL BACK IN
5:10 - 4 Rules to Never Miss a Return
7:30 - Recovering After the Return
7:54 - 1st Volley: Keep Adding Pressure
8:10 - Split Step: The Most Underrated Movement Tip
8:30 - How to Link Serve Direction With 1st Volley
9:50 - Common Mistake That Gives the Net Away
10:35 - When to Switch to the Other Player
11:12 - The Complexity of Padel Tactics
12:31 - Final Thoughts
Audience:
Lower Intermediate|High Intermediate|Advanced
Skill
Level:
65%
Primary
Shot:
serve
Court
Position:
none
Tags
skill-lower-intermediate
skill-high-intermediate
skill-advanced
shot-serve
Keywords
Padel Tactics
Serve
Return
Volley
Strategy
Point Construction
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