Bajada Padel Lessons
Perfect the attacking padel bajada shot. Learn how to strike downward after the ball rebounds off the back glass, turning defensive situations into aggressive attacks with proper timing and technique.

Understanding and playing the controlled bajada shot
Your Padelguru Says
This lesson with coach Dani offers a really good look at the bajada shot. It's a shot that can change defense into offense, which is super useful [...]
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Improve your Bajada by changing speed and hitting in front.
Your Padelguru Says
This is quite helpful if you are looking to add aggression to your Bajada. Asier explains the importance of changing speed and sprinting towards the ball to hit it in front of your body [...]
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Level up your Bajada shot with footwork and technique variations.
Your Padelguru Says
This lesson is really useful if you are looking to improve your Bajada from the back glass. Asier breaks down the footwork and timing, which are key to master this shot after a lob [...]
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Bajada technique and progressive drills for attacking play.
Your Padelguru Says
This lesson is really useful if you want to improve your Bajada shot. Sandy and Tom explain the attacking mindset needed for this shot and break down the technique clearly [...]
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Regaining net after lob using bajada and communication
Your Padelguru Says
This explanation is very helpful for dealing with a common situation when opponents lob you deep. The coach covers how to react defensively when forced to the back wall [...]
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Train smart focus consistency technique not power
Your Padelguru Says
The coach in this lesson gives some really good advice about how you should approach your practice sessions. He talks about mak [...]
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Master the Bajada: technique, power, and strategic tips for padel.
Your Padelguru Says
This is a really insightful lesson if you're looking to dominate with your Bajada. The coach breaks down key techniques to impr [...]
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Practice Padel drills with a ball machine.
Your Padelguru Says
This could be really helpful if you want to practice specific shots on your own. The coach shows some great drills using a ball machine that target different parts of your game [...]
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Backhand bajada technique, timing, and common errors explained.
Your Padelguru Says
Very useful if you are trying to add the backhand bajada to your game. The coaches highlight why this shot can be difficult and common mistakes players make [...]
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Improve your bajada with proper technique and consistent training.
Your Padelguru Says
This lesson offers great insight into mastering the bajada shot. The coach breaks down the core principles, emphasizing body movement leading the racket and the importance of a proper follow-through [...]
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How to block and absorb the bajada shot at the net.
Your Padelguru Says
This lesson is very insightful for dealing with aggressive opponents. The coach explains the importance of being patient and ne [...]
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Three steps to add height to your back court shots.
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This offers some valuable tips for adding height to your shots from the back court. Coach Ewan breaks it down into simple steps focusing on key technical elements [...]
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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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