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Half Volley

Half Volley Padel Lessons

Perfect the challenging padel half volley shot. Learn timing and technique for hitting the ball immediately after it bounces, a crucial skill for close-range defensive play and quick reactions.

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Otro Nivel Padel
Otro Nivel Padel
8 months ago
Learn to enhance net play with flat volleys for aggressive padel.

Learn to enhance net play with flat volleys for aggressive padel.

Your PadelGuru Says
This lesson could be really helpful if you're looking to be more offensive at the net. The coach introduces the flat volley as [...]
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Skill
Lower-Intermediate
High-Intermediate
Tasty - Play Hard | PADEL
Tasty - Play Hard | PADEL
11 months ago
Mastering the half volley or pickup shot technique.

Mastering the half volley or pickup shot technique.

Your PadelGuru Says
Understanding the half volley is really important because you'll find yourself in that tricky spot often. The coach gives pract [...]
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Skill
Lower-Intermediate
High-Intermediate
Otro Nivel Padel
Otro Nivel Padel
1 year ago
Master glass returns: half volley for pressure, lob for net control.

Master glass returns: half volley for pressure, lob for net control.

Your PadelGuru Says
This lesson is great if you want to improve your return game from the back glass. The coach clearly explains two effective retu [...]
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Skill
Lower-Intermediate
High-Intermediate
Tasty - Play Hard | PADEL
Tasty - Play Hard | PADEL
1 year ago
Improving half volley technique and strategic use.

Improving half volley technique and strategic use.

Your PadelGuru Says
The coach in this lesson highlights the importance of the half volley, explaining how taking the ball early helps you strategic [...]
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Skill
Lower-Intermediate
High-Intermediate
Tasty - Play Hard | PADEL
Tasty - Play Hard | PADEL
1 year ago
Small backswing benefits for Padel technique and reaction.

Small backswing benefits for Padel technique and reaction.

Your PadelGuru Says
The coach emphasizes how vital a small backswing is for improving your padel game. It really helps with your timing, especially [...]
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Skill
Lower-Intermediate
High-Intermediate
Otro Nivel Padel
Otro Nivel Padel
4 years ago
Corner defense drills to improve wall play and positioning.

Corner defense drills to improve wall play and positioning.

Your PadelGuru Says
This lesson is useful if you want to improve your corner defense. The coach shows different drills, from easy to more challengi [...]
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Skill
Lower-Intermediate
High-Intermediate
Otro Nivel Padel
Otro Nivel Padel
4 years ago
When to use the wall for better Padel strategy.

When to use the wall for better Padel strategy.

Your PadelGuru Says
This is quite insightful if you're wondering when to use the walls to your advantage. Sven explains that it's all about reading [...]
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Skill
Lower-Intermediate
Beginner
The Padel School
The Padel School
4 years ago
Backhand half-volley technique breakdown

Backhand half-volley technique breakdown

Your PadelGuru Says
This technical breakdown is a great starting point if you want to understand the backhand half-volley. Coach Sandy explains the [...]
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Skill
Beginner
Otro Nivel Padel
Otro Nivel Padel
4 years ago
Mastering the stop volley technique and tactical use.

Mastering the stop volley technique and tactical use.

Your PadelGuru Says
This is great if you want to master the stop volley. The coach explains why it's useful to make opponents move and provides dri [...]
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Skill
Lower-Intermediate
High-Intermediate
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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