Tactics for winning points with serve, return, and first volley.
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.
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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).
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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
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