Technique

Technique

Shots, grips, footwork, wall play

Padel shot technique: from basic to advanced, racket grips, footwork, and wall play.

Padel Racket Grips
Padel grip guide — continental, eastern, hammer grips explained with when and how to use each one
Beginner
Footwork in Padel
Padel footwork fundamentals — split step, lateral movement, positioning, and movement patterns for all levels
Beginner
Types of Padel Serves
Types of padel serves — flat, slice, topspin, and kick serves with technique tips and tactical use
Intermediate
Return of Serve in Padel
How to return serve in padel — positioning, timing, shot selection, and strategies for neutralizing the serve
Beginner
The Padel Volley: Technique and Drills
Padel volley technique — forehand and backhand volleys, positioning at the net, and common mistakes
Beginner
Backhand Technique in Padel
Padel backhand guide — one-handed and two-handed technique, drills, and tips for improving consistency
Intermediate
Bandeja
How to hit the bandeja — technique, footwork, and tactical use of padel's essential overhead defensive shot
Intermediate
Smash / Remate
Padel smash (remate) guide — flat, topspin, and bajada smash technique with positioning and timing tips
Advanced
Globo / Lob
Lob (globo) in padel — when and how to use the lob, trajectory, height, and defensive vs offensive lobs
Beginner
Vibora (Víbora)
Víbora technique in padel — how to hit, body rotation, spin, and when to choose víbora over bandeja
Advanced
Chiquita
Chiquita shot in padel — soft dipping shot technique, timing, and tactical use to approach the net
Intermediate
Wall Play in Padel
Wall play technique in padel — reading ball trajectories, timing off glass and back walls, and positioning
Beginner
The Drop Shot (Dejada) in Padel
Drop shot in padel — technique, disguise, when to use it, and how to counter your opponent's drop shots
Advanced
Defending the Smash in Padel
How to defend against smashes in padel — positioning, reflexes, wall rebounds, and counter-attack options
Advanced
Advanced Shots: Rulo, Gancho, Kick Smash
Advanced padel shots — rulo, gancho, kick smash, and other expert-level techniques explained
Advanced