Lob Padel Lessons for Beginner
Master the defensive padel lob shot to regain control of points. Learn when and how to execute high-arcing shots that push opponents back from the net, creating time and space for better court positioning. Perfect for beginner level players.

Strategies to beat tennis players in Padel.
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Sandy highlights how tennis players often struggle with the unique aspects of padel, especially the walls and the slower pace. [...]
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Master the lob: essential for defense and gaining net control.
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Dani explains why the lob is a super important shot in padel, even if it's not fancy. He shows you where to stand, how to hit it with good technique, and when to use it in a match [...]
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Choosing court side based on player characteristics and strategy.
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This explanation is very useful if you are trying to figure out where you should play on the court. The coaches break down the [...]
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Padel tips for Pickleball players transitioning.
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The coach Sandy gives helpful advice for players coming from Pickleball. He highlights key differences in grip and shot usage like topspin and the importance of the lob [...]
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Safely transition to the net using the lob tactic.
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This offers a simple, effective way to tackle a common problem: getting stuck in no man's land. Sandy explains that changing yo [...]
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Five basic tips to help beginners win Padel points.
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This is really useful if you're just starting out and want to understand the simple ways to win points. Sandy covers key fundam [...]
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Essential padel tips for new players
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Sandy offers five excellent tips for new players starting their padel journey. He covers crucial fundamental concepts often overlooked by beginners [...]
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Win padel points by getting to and holding the net
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This explanation by coach Sandy is very useful if you are just starting out and want to understand the basic strategy of winnin [...]
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Padel partner communication tactics after being lobbed.
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Sandy explains the critical importance of communication with your partner. This is key for knowing where opponents are on the court, especially when defending lobs [...]
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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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