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Block Padel Lessons

Master defensive padel blocking techniques for net play. Learn how to absorb power from aggressive shots and redirect the ball with control, turning defense into attack at the net.

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The Padel School
The Padel School
1 year ago
Effective techniques for blocking fast shots at the net.

Effective techniques for blocking fast shots at the net.

Your PadelGuru Says
This is a very useful guide if you struggle to handle powerful shots from your opponents when you are at the net. The coach, Sa [...]
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Skill
High-Intermediate
Beginner
Advanced
Tasty - Play Hard | PADEL
Tasty - Play Hard | PADEL
1 year ago
Tactical positioning to counter opponent overhead attacks.

Tactical positioning to counter opponent overhead attacks.

Your PadelGuru Says
This lesson offers a very practical way to counter an opponent who is hurting you with their overheads after your lob. The coac [...]
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Skill
High-Intermediate
Raphael Cuesta Padel
Raphael Cuesta Padel
1 year ago
Learn to defend hard padel balls using wall rebounds and shot variations.

Learn to defend hard padel balls using wall rebounds and shot variations.

Your PadelGuru Says
This lesson is very helpful if you struggle with defending fast balls and using the walls. The coach clearly explains how to pr [...]
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Skill
Lower-Intermediate
High-Intermediate
Raphael Cuesta Padel
Raphael Cuesta Padel
1 year ago
Improve padel defense against fast balls and diagonal lobs.

Improve padel defense against fast balls and diagonal lobs.

Your PadelGuru Says
This lesson is useful for anyone looking to strengthen their defensive game. The coach explains how to deal with fast balls, em [...]
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Skill
Lower-Intermediate
High-Intermediate
Hello Padel Academy
Hello Padel Academy
4 years ago
Learn corner wall defense techniques from pro padel player Arturo Coello.

Learn corner wall defense techniques from pro padel player Arturo Coello.

Your PadelGuru Says
This is helpful if you want to understand how to defend when pressured in the corner. The coach, likely Mauri, analyses Arturo [...]
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Skill
High-Intermediate
Advanced
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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