Tips for defending the backhand corner using early preparation and guiding the ball.
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Your #1 Takeaway
What is the best way to defend balls in the backhand corner off the glass?
Focus on early racket preparation, getting behind the ball, and guiding it back with controlled pace rather than hitting hard to allow yourself time to recover.
What Your Guru Thinks
This covers a common tricky area in padel, the backhand corner defense. The coach explains why getting the racket back early is essential before you even decide how to play the ball. He also emphasizes getting behind the ball and simply guiding it back when playing off the glass, which is often counter-intuitive but very effective for giving yourself time to recover.
How You SHOULD Be DEFENDING on the BACKHAND SIDE! | ThePadelSchool.com
Description
One of the MOST DIFFICULT ares to defend in Padel is the left corner - the BACKHAND SIDE!
In this video, we'll cover THE TECHNIQUE you're required to have, in order to DEFEND these incoming balls. We also have some BONUS TIPS' in what you should be looking for!
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*Chapters*
00:00 Intro
00:12 Good Preparation
00:56 Decision Making
01:31 Racket Takeback
02:02 Contact Point
02:30 Guiding the Ball
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In this video, we'll cover THE TECHNIQUE you're required to have, in order to DEFEND these incoming balls. We also have some BONUS TIPS' in what you should be looking for!
If you’d like to see the extended version - We do have a *7-DAY FREE TRIAL* on our online platform with a bunch of other exclusive content as well! *SIGN UP NOW* and don't miss out on an opportunity to IMPROVE YOUR GAME!
💻 Website: https://www.thepadelschool.com
🔍 Check out our podcast episodes at: https://podcast.thepadelschool.com
🔍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepadelschool
🔍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepadelschool
🔍 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thepadelschool
*Chapters*
00:00 Intro
00:12 Good Preparation
00:56 Decision Making
01:31 Racket Takeback
02:02 Contact Point
02:30 Guiding the Ball
#padelgame #padel #padelpractice #padeltechnique #padeltraining #padelskills #padeltennis #padeltips
*Disclaimer:* We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage which is incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of listening to any of our publications. For all videos on my channel: This information is for general & educational purposes only. Always consult with an attorney, CPA, or financial professional for advice based on your specific situation.
*Copyright Disclaimer:* Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use
© The Padel School
Audience:
Lower Intermediate|High Intermediate
Skill
Level:
55%
Primary
Shot:
Backhand
Secondary
Shot:
Block
Play
Style:
Defensive
Court
Position:
Left
Tags
skill-lower-intermediate
skill-high-intermediate
style-defensive
Keywords
Backhand
Defense
Glass
Preparation
Positioning
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