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.

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 just starting to learn the backhand volley [...]
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Use your non-dominant arm for better Padel control and stability.
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This lesson with Dani is great for understanding how to properly use your non-dominant arm in Padel. It explains why it's important for stability and control in various shots [...]
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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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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, preparation, impact point, and the ending of the shot in a simple way [...]
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Learning defensive turn technique off back glass in corners.
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This lesson is super helpful for handling those tricky balls that go into the corner. Sandy the coach explains clearly why turning is essential when the ball comes off the back glass at an angle [...]
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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 mid-court area [...]
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Backhand technique after the back glass for control.
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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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Backhand Volley technical breakdown.
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Very useful if you want to improve your backhand volley technique. Coach Sandy breaks down the neutral volley, which is a great base for developing all your volley skills [...]
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A shot hit from your dominant side
A shot hit from the opposite side of your dominant hand
A shot taken before the ball bounces, typically played at the net
A defensive shot hit in a high arc over the opponents
A defensive overhead shot with backspin
A powerful overhead shot used to finish a point
A soft, low shot from the back of the court
The shot that starts the point, hit underhand
A forehand or backhand shot with backspin
A shot hit in response to the serve
An attacking shot hit downwards after the ball comes off the back glass
An aggressive overhead shot with spin, aimed at creating difficult angles
A defensive overhead shot without spin, higher on the racket face
A topspin smash designed to make the ball bounce over the fence
An overhead shot with topspin, hit over the shoulder
A shot hit with an upward motion to impart forward spin
A defensive shot used at the net to return a hard shot
A defensive shot hit immediately after the ball bounces
A short, low shot designed to bounce twice before the opponent can reach it
A volley where the racket angle is adjusted to lob the ball


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