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rodrigo ovide

Work on the depth of your volleys with this drill by Rodrigo Ovide

A volley that’s too short allows the defending player to lob the ball, which can cause the attacker to lose the net. This drill, taught by Rodrigo Ovide, focuses on volley depth and consistency, to keep the advantage of the point once at the net and put constant pressure on the opponent.

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Volley tactics: avoid volleying in the center of the court to keep the net and pressure on the opponent

This tactical exercise teaches players to maximize their advantage on the volley by playing only on the sides of the court, and not in the middle, to avoid easy balls to the opponent.

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Perfect your defensive skills with these four technical workshops by Sarta (Martin di Nenno’s coach)

This complete defensive training session taught by Sarta (Martin di Nenno’s coach) consists of 4 complementary technical workshops, to be performed one after the other. They build to a crescendo in

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Chingotto Galan training padel

Improve your short game and chiquita with a fun drill used by Chingotto and Galán

Used in training by Alejandro Galán and Federico Chingotto, this drill helps players work on ball control in the short game, which is very useful in match situations where both pairs are positioned at the net. It consists of playing points within a very restricted zone close to the net

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alejandra salazar

Learning to play backhand transition volleys to manage your approach to the net in two steps

When transitioning from defense to attack, players sometimes need to hit a volley while moving forward, before they are ideally positioned at the net — this is known as transition volley. These two exercises focus on performing this shot with proper technique

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All technical fundamentals sessions with progressive drills

These sessions cover the technical fundamentals of padel, breaking down each stroke step by step to learn it progressively. They are suitable for beginner players who are learning the technical motions, as well as intermediate players who want to improve their technical precision.

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Volley-padel: two passes with his teammate before sending it back

Used at the very start of training by Chingotto, this exercise is perfect for warming up while working on ball control.

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The volley duel with 4 players: work on this pattern to automate quick decision-making and improve reflexes

The volley duel is a frequent game situation in padel, where the 4 players find themselves at the net playing very fast volleys to finalize the point. This 2 vs. 2 exercise aims to reproduce this game situation, with the aim of automating

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sanyo gutierrez defense padel

A game of defensive consistency for 2 players: resist 5 aggressive volleys to win the point

This fun exercise aims to improve players’ defensive consistency on aggressive volleys. The aim of the exercise is to resist 5 aggressive volleys from the attacker during the rally by returning them with low-ball shots…

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Martin Canali padel

A conditioned attack/defense drill, followed by free play with Agustín Tapia, Tolito Aguirre and Gonzalo Alfonso by Martín Canali

This drill from coach Martín Canali aims to work on your first diagonal víbora in attack to put the defenders under pressure, then to maintain your offensive net position as long as possible with free play. The variation introduces changes on the first overhead to work on your full technical range.

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alejandra salazar

Tactical lesson: changing direction on the first volley after the serve

The first volley after the serve is decisive in dictating the dynamics of the point, and attackers can’t afford to make a mistake at the start of the point. However, changing the direction of the ball on the first volley

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Lob Tactics: hit a good diagonal lob and follow it with a cross-court shot toward the diagonal fence

This tactic, highly effective at both beginner and advanced levels, consists of taking advantage of the space created by a high diagonal lob by playing your next shot into the open area along the diagonal fence. Knowing this combination also helps you…

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tapia volley padel

At the net, avoid volleying toward glass wall no. 4 to maintain pressure and better control defenders

When positioned at the net, many players tend to volley toward the defender’s back glass (glass wall no. 4), even though this is the easiest ball for defenders to return. This tactical drill prohibits volleying toward glass wall 4, encouraging attackers to target

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Chingotto / Gonzalez: work on the first volley after the serve with intensity and intention

The first volley after the serve is often decisive in dictating the pace and commitment of the point. This exercise, practiced by Fede Chingotto and Momo Gonzalez under the supervision of coach Gaby Reca, simulates a serve followed by a committed volley, with the intention of putting the opposing pair in difficulty.

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All drills for kids

These drills are designed and adapted for children who are just starting to play padel. They all include a fun, playful element to help keep children motivated throughout the session.

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Rodrigo Casado (Gustavo Pratto Academy): the blocked volley to use the opponent’s power against him

Taught by Rodrigo Casado (Gustavo Pratto Academy coach), the aim of this exercise is to learn how to use your opponent’s power by working on the blocked volley at the net. The aim of the exercise is to return the ball with control and without using power, as it arrives powerfully at the net.

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chiquita padel

A tactical 4-ball sequence: transition from defense to attack

Working on specific tactical patterns in training helps players automate decision-making so they can apply it more effectively under match pressure—without hesitation and with confidence. This sequence trains a 4-ball pattern, fed by the coach (or another player), designed to reproduce a realistic

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Two warm-up workshops to work on forehand and backhand defensive shots

Used at the M3 Padel Academy, these two workshops, to be performed at the start of training, enable you to work on ball control in defense, with and without glass bounces. They also work on the correct descent of the legs when returning low balls.

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Ovide Di Nenno Navarro

The deep volley to put pressure on the defender and prevent him from lobbing: a technical drill by Rodrigo Ovide

Playing very deep volleys into the back of the court with slice produces very little rebound, making the ball extremely difficult to defend. The objective of this drill is to work on this type of volley in order to prevent the defender from lobbing

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ariana sanchez padel

Typical warm-up for an individual session in a Spanish academy (or with 2 players)

This typical Spanish academy warm-up allows the player to begin the session in the most effective way, activating technical work from the back of the court, both with and without using the back glass, as well as volley technique.

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A tip for improving forehand volley technique: a few repetitions with the unused arm behind the back (Franco Stupaczuk)

This technique, practiced in training by Franco Stupaczuk and his coach Carlos Pozzoni, aims to improve the quality of the forehand volley. It simply involves performing a few repetitions of forehand volleys with the non-dominant arm behind the back.

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jorge martinez

Two complementary technical workshops for multi-skilled, controlled work

Taught at the M3 Padel Academy (Jorge Martinez’s academy), this series of two complementary technical workshops enables you to work on ball control and your entire technical baggage.

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serve padel

Automating this play sequence to capitalize on the serve with a strong volley combination

Working on specific patterns after the serve helps create automatic reactions that can be reproduced more accurately in matches, even under pressure. This sequence begins with a simulated serve, followed by three balls fed by the coach to reproduce a classic volley sequence.

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pablo crosetti padel

Improving your bandeja success rate with this drill by Pablo Crosetti

This individual training drill is an excellent tool to work on the player’s consistency with the bandeja while also testing them mentally and physically. The coach will feed sets of 10 lobs, and the player must successfully execute at least 9 bandejas

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duel de volées

Work on the volley duel with a controlled 1-on-1 drill

The volley duel is a frequent game situation in padel, where all four players end up at the net, exchanging very fast volleys to finish the point. This 1-on-1 drill is designed to train this situation with control

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alejandra salazar

Decision-making and precise lobbing: 2-on-1 defensive work

This versatile exercise works both on defense at the back of the court, and on producing a quality lob at the right time and to the right zone. By making the lob decisive for winning the point, the exercise forces players to choose…

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Pablo Crosetti: get Tapia’s lob with an intense lob-on-lob exercise

Taught by Pablo Crosetti (one of Tapia-Coello’s coaches), this 2-on-2 physical exercise brings high volume to the deep lob. A variation is then proposed to make the exercise more complex.

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bandeja woman padel

Choosing the right zone for your overhead shot (bandeja/vibora) according to the incoming ball (left-side player version)

Taught by coach Manu Martín, this drill helps players decide which area to target with a bandeja or víbora depending on the incoming lob. The player learns to choose a zone where they are unlikely to make an error

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rodrigo ovide padel

Advanced drill for consistency on low defense and regaining the net with a well-placed lob

Taught at the Rodrigo Ovide Academy, this 2-on-1 drill places a high training volume on low defensive shots and teaches players how to choose the right moment to lob and regain the net. After four low defensive returns, the defender is allowed...

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gustavo pratto

Technical work and practice of the rulo, a slow overhead shot that crosses over towards the fence

When your opponent’s lob doesn’t allow you to play a vibora, it’s preferable to play an overhead shot in control, to keep your position at the net without taking excessive risks. A rulo, a slow overhead

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gustavo pratto

Defending difficult balls in the middle of the court: technical and decision-making work

Taught in pre-season at the Gustavo Pratto Academy, this exercise is a comprehensive defending session against a variety of balls in the middle of the court. Here, players work on their low defense and lobbing…

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Gustavo Pratto (coach of the Coello-Tapia pair): making the best choice when dealing with a chiquita played into your feet

Taught by coach Gustavo Pratto (coach of the Coello / Tapia pair), this exercise trains you to play a difficult volley (chiquita return in the feet) by making the best possible decision (lob or tense volley?).

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pablo crosetti

Pablo Crosetti: adapting your volley to each situation with an intense drill

Suggested by Pablo Crosetti (one of Tapia’s coaches), this exercise involves working on your volley and adapting it to each ball: deep and powerful when moving forward, or more blocked in a more difficult situation. It also works on defending with low balls on volleys.

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Starting from a seated position to work on reactivity and movement on the volley

This exercise, taught at the M3 Padel Academy, focuses on volley reactivity and body movement during the stroke. It involves the player starting from a static position seated on a bench, standing up and taking a step to play the volley, before sitting back down…

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agustin tapia padel

Controlling the ball with varying power and depth: a 100% control drill

This 2-player exercise is a perfect drill for ball control. Involving a loop of volley, remise, lob and bandeja, it allows quick adjustment before a match or during training.

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Playing the lob like the pros – a drill by Pablo Crosetti

In padel, the lob is more of an offensive stroke than a defensive one, as it allows you to take the net during the rally. This drill, taught by Pablo Crosetti, enables you to not only improve your lob technique, but also choose the best moment to use it. A variation is proposed to work on the lob from both sides, forehand and backhand.

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juan lebron volley

Playing deep volleys to maintain net dominance: a perfect pre-season drill

A deep volley ensures that your opponent is put under pressure and that you retain superiority at the net. This drill is perfect for pre-season, allowing you to work on the depth of your volleys and control of the ball on the volley.

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paquito navarro volley padel

Martin Di Nenno and Paquito Navarro: a drill to work on finishing under pressure

Worked on in training by Martin Di Nenno and Paquito Navarro, this 4-player drill aims to improve the player’s finishing, without making a mistake because of the pressure.

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Miguel Sciorilli

Miguel Sciorilli: a short-game drill to improve the chiquita

Taught by coach Miguel Sciorilli, this drill aims to improve chiquita technique and the ability to play short and low to the net.

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paquito navarro smash

Working on the víbora with an intense drill and coaching tips from Fernando Poggi (M3 Padel Academy)

This drill, taught at the iconic M3 Padel Academy, focuses on developing the víbora through a high training volume, using series of six overhead shots. Technical advice is also provided by Fernando Poggi to help players master the correct execution of the shot.

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galan volley

Technical reminder on the volley (backhand and forehand): all the steps to a successful stroke

This basic repetition exercise for backhand and forehand volleys corrects the player’s technique, step by step. From the waiting position to the end of the movement, this exercise provides the keys to improving your technique.

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coello volley padel

Rehearsing an offensive sequence to maintain superiority at the net

Practicing the same play sequence repeatedly in training helps build automatic responses and reproduce them in matches—even under pressure—with more fluency and confidence. In this drill, the focus is a 4-ball offensive sequence, fed by the coach (or another player), designed to keep pressure on

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Ale Galán: working on volleying with a resistance band at the waist to improve explosiveness, power, and stability

Movements in padel require explosive and very quick starts, with frequent changes of direction. This drill, used in training by Alejandro Galán, involves adding extra resistance using a band during volley movements.

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padel volley galan

Alejandro Galán: a two-volley sequence starting from a seated position to work on net transition timing

Used in training by Alejandro Galán, this drill helps improve explosiveness, coordination, and reaction speed, while simulating real-game offensive transition situations during a rally. It consists of starting from a static seated position on a bench at the back of the service box…

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Consistency in defense and strategic intelligence: returning as many balls as possible without losing the point with Martín Di Nenno, Federico Chingotto, and Rodrigo Ovide

Taught by Rodrigo Ovide, the goal of this drill is to improve the players’ defensive discipline and their ability to play intelligently through the following challenge: how many balls can a pair return into the opponents’ court before losing 7 points? The idea is to extend rallies and accumulate as many exchanges as possible

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Manu Martin padel

3 control drills to warm up in 1 vs 1 and work on defensive and offensive fundamentals

In this training session, we present 3 drills that can be used to work on ball control in 1 vs 1 with your partner, or as a fairly complete warm-up at the beginning of a session. They consist of controlled rallies with different play sequences, gradually increasing in difficulty.

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gemma triay

A simple and fun drill to work on lob consistency and depth — with Rodrigo Ovide, Gemma Triay and Alejandra Salazar

Used by Rodrigo Ovide, this simple drill can be performed as a warm-up or at the start of a technical training session. The objective for the players is to hit as many lobs as possible with sufficient depth and without making mistakes.

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Coki Nieto bandeja padel

Masterclass by Coki Nieto on the bandeja: a technical session on the stroke and tactical decision-making with 4 progressive drills

Coki Nieto’s bandeja is a reference shot on the professional circuit. The goal of this session is to work on this stroke using Coki’s advice and through varied situations. After technical work to master the bandeja motion, the session will shift toward more tactical decision-making

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Manu Martin padel

Improving the rulo and its defense: technical drill followed by a tactical application, with Manu Martin and Alex Arroyo

The rulo is a very effective overhead in padel, aimed at finding the diagonal fence to open space and surprise the opponent. Taught by Manu Martin, these two drills aim to work on the rulo and its defense, first by refining the technical execution, then by…

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serve return padel

Our 7 tips to quickly improve your return of serve

Many players make far too many errors on the return of serve, gifting free points to their opponents. Apply these 7 technical and tactical tips to reduce mistakes on the return and start the point in the best possible way from defense.

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vibora galan padel

Improve the placement of your cross-court víbora to make it extremely difficult to defend

Developed at Aurial Padel Academy, this advanced-level drill focuses on refining the placement of the víbora to make it extremely hard to defend. To achieve this, the coach uses a target placed close to the diagonal side fence, which the ball

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