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

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).

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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