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Drop Shot Padel Lessons

Master the tactical padel drop shot to wrong-foot opponents. Learn disguise, touch, and placement for this short, low shot that forces opponents to sprint forward and opens up the court.

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Dani Hoyo Padel Coach
Dani Hoyo Padel Coach
6 months ago
Refining padel drop shot technique focusing on slice and motion.

Refining padel drop shot technique focusing on slice and motion.

Your PadelGuru Says
This lesson with coach Dani and Colin is very insightful for polishing your drop shot. It's not just about hitting the ball sof [...]
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Skill
High-Intermediate
Advanced
Otro Nivel Padel
Otro Nivel Padel
7 months ago
Master corner defense in Padel using glass and strategic positioning.

Master corner defense in Padel using glass and strategic positioning.

Your PadelGuru Says
This is a great lesson if you are struggling to defend balls in the corner. The coach breaks down corner defense into manageabl [...]
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Skill
Lower-Intermediate
High-Intermediate
Tasty - Play Hard | PADEL
Tasty - Play Hard | PADEL
8 months ago
Learn drop shot technique with backspin for strategic advantage.

Learn drop shot technique with backspin for strategic advantage.

Your PadelGuru Says
This lesson is really valuable if you want to master the drop shot. The coach explains its true purpose isn't always winning th [...]
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Skill
Lower-Intermediate
High-Intermediate
Tasty - Play Hard | PADEL
Tasty - Play Hard | PADEL
1 year ago
Practice padel drop shots at home with a wall.

Practice padel drop shots at home with a wall.

Your PadelGuru Says
This lesson from the coach provides a really practical way to work on your drop shot when you're by yourself. They show you a s [...]
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Skill
Lower-Intermediate
High-Intermediate
Tasty - Play Hard | PADEL
Tasty - Play Hard | PADEL
1 year ago
Tips for executing an effective padel drop shot.

Tips for executing an effective padel drop shot.

Your PadelGuru Says
Understanding the drop shot is key for changing pace and disrupting your opponents. The coach explains when to use it, focusing [...]
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Skill
Lower-Intermediate
High-Intermediate
Otro Nivel Padel
Otro Nivel Padel
1 year ago
Master the drop shot: technique, timing, and strategic play.

Master the drop shot: technique, timing, and strategic play.

Your PadelGuru Says
This is a very helpful lesson if you are looking to add the drop shot to your game. Sven explains clearly when to use the drop [...]
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Skill
Lower-Intermediate
High-Intermediate
Tasty - Play Hard | PADEL
Tasty - Play Hard | PADEL
1 year ago
Improve drop shot control using body position and backspin.

Improve drop shot control using body position and backspin.

Your PadelGuru Says
This lesson offers great insights into refining your drop shot. The coach explains why body control is more important than just [...]
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Skill
Lower-Intermediate
High-Intermediate
Otro Nivel Padel
Otro Nivel Padel
1 year ago
Defensive shot selection: angles, speed, and height when not lobbing.

Defensive shot selection: angles, speed, and height when not lobbing.

Your PadelGuru Says
This lesson with Sven is really insightful for your defensive game. It breaks down exactly where to place the ball when you're [...]
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Skill
Lower-Intermediate
High-Intermediate
Tasty - Play Hard | PADEL
Tasty - Play Hard | PADEL
1 year ago
Refine drop shot technique and timing at the net.

Refine drop shot technique and timing at the net.

Your PadelGuru Says
This covers the crucial drop shot technique that every serious player should learn. The coach explains how to absorb the ball's [...]
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Skill
High-Intermediate
Otro Nivel Padel
Otro Nivel Padel
1 year ago
Avoid annoying habits to be a better padel teammate.

Avoid annoying habits to be a better padel teammate.

Your PadelGuru Says
If you want to improve your padel partnership, this lesson is for you. Sven explains common mistakes that annoy teammates and p [...]
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Skill
Lower-Intermediate
Beginner
EverythingPadel
EverythingPadel
2 years ago
Mastering the Padel drop shot technique and strategy.

Mastering the Padel drop shot technique and strategy.

Your PadelGuru Says
This is a very focused look at the drop shot, a tricky shot to get right but very effective. The coach, Ewan, walks you through [...]
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Skill
Lower-Intermediate
High-Intermediate
Tasty - Play Hard | PADEL
Tasty - Play Hard | PADEL
2 years ago
Key strategies for approaching and holding the net position.

Key strategies for approaching and holding the net position.

Your PadelGuru Says
This covers some really important ideas about getting to the net and staying there effectively. The coach explains how to appro [...]
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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