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Backhand Padel Lessons for Beginner

Perfect your padel backhand technique with step-by-step instruction videos. Discover how to execute effective backhand shots from your non-dominant side, including grip, stance, and follow-through for maximum control and power. Perfect for beginner level players.

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Dani Hoyo Padel Coach
Dani Hoyo Padel Coach
7 months ago
Backhand volley fundamentals for padel beginners explained by Dani Hoyo.

Backhand volley fundamentals for padel beginners explained by Dani Hoyo.

Your PadelGuru Says
Dani explains the backhand volley in a very accessible way, focusing on the essential basics. This lesson is useful if you are [...]
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Beginner
Dani Hoyo Padel Coach
Dani Hoyo Padel Coach
7 months ago
Use your non-dominant arm for better Padel control and stability.

Use your non-dominant arm for better Padel control and stability.

Your PadelGuru Says
This lesson with Dani is great for understanding how to properly use your non-dominant arm in Padel. It explains why it's impor [...]
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Skill
Beginner
Dani Hoyo Padel Coach
Dani Hoyo Padel Coach
9 months ago
Mastering back wall defense technique for beginner Padel players.

Mastering back wall defense technique for beginner Padel players.

Your PadelGuru Says
Dani explains the importance of using the back wall for defense, especially when starting out. The coach uses a memorable bullf [...]
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Skill
Beginner
Dani Hoyo Padel Coach
Dani Hoyo Padel Coach
9 months ago
Master the basic backhand in Padel: grip, prep, impact, finish.

Master the basic backhand in Padel: grip, prep, impact, finish.

Your PadelGuru Says
This is a great lesson if you are just starting to learn the backhand. Coach Dani explains the essential elements such as grip, [...]
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Skill
Beginner
The Padel School
The Padel School
1 year ago
Learning defensive turn technique off back glass in corners.

Learning defensive turn technique off back glass in corners.

Your PadelGuru Says
This lesson is super helpful for handling those tricky balls that go into the corner. Sandy the coach explains clearly why turn [...]
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Skill
Beginner
The Padel School
The Padel School
4 years ago
Single-handed flat backhand technique breakdown before glass.

Single-handed flat backhand technique breakdown before glass.

Your PadelGuru Says
Sandy breaks down the single-handed flat backhand before the glass. It's useful if you struggle with hitting the ball from the [...]
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Skill
Beginner
The Padel School
The Padel School
4 years ago
Backhand technique after the back glass for control.

Backhand technique after the back glass for control.

Your PadelGuru Says
This covers an important shot that comes up often, hitting the backhand after the ball bounces off the back glass. Sandy explai [...]
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Skill
Beginner
The Padel School
The Padel School
4 years ago
Backhand Volley technical breakdown.

Backhand Volley technical breakdown.

Your PadelGuru Says
Very useful if you want to improve your backhand volley technique. Coach Sandy breaks down the neutral volley, which is a great [...]
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Skill
Beginner
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Fo
Forehand
A shot hit from your dominant side
Ba
Backhand
A shot hit from the opposite side of your dominant hand
Vo
Volley
A shot taken before the ball bounces, typically played at the net
Lo
Lob
A defensive shot hit in a high arc over the opponents
Ba
Bandeja
A defensive overhead shot with backspin
Sm
Smash
A powerful overhead shot used to finish a point
Ch
Chiquita
A soft, low shot from the back of the court
Se
Serve
The shot that starts the point, hit underhand
Sl
Slice
A forehand or backhand shot with backspin
Re
Return
A shot hit in response to the serve
Ba
Bajada
An attacking shot hit downwards after the ball comes off the back glass
Vi
Vibora
An aggressive overhead shot with spin, aimed at creating difficult angles
Ga
Gancho
A defensive overhead shot without spin, higher on the racket face
KS
Kick Smash
A topspin smash designed to make the ball bounce over the fence
Ru
Rulo
An overhead shot with topspin, hit over the shoulder
To
Topspin
A shot hit with an upward motion to impart forward spin
Bl
Block
A defensive shot used at the net to return a hard shot
HV
Half Volley
A defensive shot hit immediately after the ball bounces
DS
Drop Shot
A short, low shot designed to bounce twice before the opponent can reach it
VL
Volley Lob
A volley where the racket angle is adjusted to lob the ball