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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.

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Dani Hoyo Padel Coach
Dani Hoyo Padel Coach
8 months ago
Master the lob: essential for defense and gaining net control.

Master the lob: essential for defense and gaining net control.

Your PadelGuru Says
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 i [...]
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Skill
Beginner
The Padel School
The Padel School
9 months ago
Choosing court side based on player characteristics and strategy.

Choosing court side based on player characteristics and strategy.

Your PadelGuru Says
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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Skill
Beginner
The Padel School
The Padel School
11 months ago
Padel tips for Pickleball players transitioning.

Padel tips for Pickleball players transitioning.

Your PadelGuru Says
The coach Sandy gives helpful advice for players coming from Pickleball. He highlights key differences in grip and shot usage l [...]
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Skill
Beginner
The Padel School
The Padel School
1 year ago
Safely transition to the net using the lob tactic.

Safely transition to the net using the lob tactic.

Your PadelGuru Says
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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Skill
Beginner
The Padel School
The Padel School
1 year ago
Five basic tips to help beginners win Padel points.

Five basic tips to help beginners win Padel points.

Your PadelGuru Says
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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Skill
Beginner
The Padel School
The Padel School
2 years ago
Essential padel tips for new players

Essential padel tips for new players

Your PadelGuru Says
Sandy offers five excellent tips for new players starting their padel journey. He covers crucial fundamental concepts often ove [...]
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Skill
Beginner
The Padel School
The Padel School
6 years ago
Win padel points by getting to and holding the net

Win padel points by getting to and holding the net

Your PadelGuru Says
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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Skill
Beginner
The Padel School
The Padel School
6 years ago
Padel partner communication tactics after being lobbed.

Padel partner communication tactics after being lobbed.

Your PadelGuru Says
Sandy explains the critical importance of communication with your partner. This is key for knowing where opponents are on the c [...]
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Skill
Beginner
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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