Bandeja Padel Lessons for Beginner
Perfect the padel bandeja - a crucial defensive overhead shot. Learn proper technique for hitting with backspin to neutralize aggressive attacks while maintaining control and setting up your next shot. Perfect for beginner level players.
6 months ago
Improve fast as a beginner padel player.
Your Padelguru Says
The coach Ewan gives very practical advice on how to improve quickly when starting out in padel. He emphasizes playing regularly, learning from a coach, and studying the game outside the court [...]
Skill
8 months ago
Learn bandeja technique, strategy, and positioning for padel beginners.
Your Padelguru Says
Dani explains the bandeja in a very accessible way, breaking down the technique into easy-to-follow steps. He covers everything from preparation and impact point to strategic placement on the court [...]
Skill
11 months ago
Aim your defensive Bandeja shot crosscourt for better strategy.
Your Padelguru Says
This offers valuable advice on where to strategically aim your Bandeja. Sandy, the coach, explains why hitting this shot down the line is often a mistake, especially at lower levels [...]
Skill
11 months ago
Ten common mistakes for beginner padel players to avoid.
Your Padelguru Says
Sandy and the coaches highlight ten common pitfalls new players often fall into. They explain why avoiding these mistakes early on is crucial for long-term progress [...]
Skill
1 year ago
Bandeja aiming guide by level and opponent position.
Your Padelguru Says
The coach, Sandy, gives you a clear breakdown of where to aim your Bandeja based on your skill level and where your opponents a [...]
Skill
1 year ago
Best methods to effectively train padel overheads.
Your Padelguru Says
This lesson offers great insight into how to effectively improve your overheads. Coach Sandy explains that repetitive practice, perhaps with a ball machine, is key for technical changes [...]
Skill
1 year ago
Guide to Padel overheads and smashes
Your Padelguru Says
Sandy provides a comprehensive overview of Padel overhead shots. He clearly explains the difference between defensive and attacking smashes, and how to learn them in a structured way [...]
Skill
4 years ago
Technical breakdown of the Bandeja.
Your Padelguru Says
This is very useful if you want to understand the fundamentals of the bandeja shot. Sandy provides a clear technical breakdown of this defensive overhead shot [...]
Skill
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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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