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.
Volley
Defense
Bandeja/vibora
Lob
Serve
Smash
This complete training session covers the fundamentals of the forehand technique from the back of the court, progressing from racket preparation, to the forehand swing, and finally to hitting balls.
When the opponent smashes or plays a fast víbora, players will often find themselves in a position to play a blocked volley, especially when they have moved up to the net after following their lob. This shot requires quick reaction speed and sharp reflexes…
The víbora is one of the most iconic attacking shots in padel. It’s an aggressive overhead shot with sidespin designed to pressure the defender. When executed correctly, depending on the opponent’s level, it can either finish the point or keep the offensive momentum.
The serve is often an under-trained shot, yet it’s fundamental for both beginner and advanced players. These 3 progressive exercises cover all the essential aspects of the serve…
This training session includes five progressive drills to learn how to execute effective drop shots, both forehand and backhand. By the end of the session, players will have acquired the fundamentals of the drop shot…
Although it should only be used as a last resort, the contra pared (wall rebound shot) is a skill that must be learned and practiced like any other in order to master it during a match. Through these 3 progressions, to be performed on both…
This full session, made up of 6 progressions, allows players to work on the chiquita from different positions on the court. After an initial phase focused on improving the technical motion—which is demanding and allows very little margin for error—players then…
This session is designed to help players master the fundamentals of the lob through a series of progressive drills. It applies to both right-side and left-side players. Each progression gradually increases in complexity, helping players internalize the correct technique…
The rulo is a specific shot often used by left-side players. It’s an overhead stroke hit with topspin and aimed at the side fence. When executed well, the bounce off the side fence creates an unpredictable trajectory, often catching defenders off guard.
Ball control is an essential skill for progressing in padel. Many players go for the winning shot too early, leading to multiple unforced errors, whereas consistency and patience are often the keys to gaining the advantage. This session includes five drill variations that combine…
This complete session covers the fundamentals of the backhand from the back of the court, starting with racket preparation, backhand swing mechanics, and progressing to hitting balls of increasing difficulty.
With these 5 progressive exercises, players will learn to master the bajada de pared (a downward attacking shot played off a lob that bounces high off the back glass), by working on footwork relative to the ball, shot preparation, and execution.
The gancho is a very specific and often underestimated shot, yet it can be extremely effective when executed well. Popularized by Fernando Belasteguín, it is played from the right side of the court when the player is late on a lob. These three progressive drills focus on building the foundations of the gancho…
This session aims to teach players the fundamentals of defending low balls that rebound off the back glass. With these 6 progressions (including a warm-up), players will develop a complete defensive skill set: forehand and backhand…
This complete training session breaks down the volley step-by-step to work on correct technique: racket preparation, pivot on the leg, weight transfer forward, and arm movement — for both forehand and backhand volleys. Across the 10 proposed progressions, players will work on all aspects of a proper volley…
This session includes 5 progressive drills designed to help players master the three-meter smash (also called out-of-the-court smash), while maintaining control and consistency. These exercises focus on body alignment, arm motion, contact point…
This session is designed to address a common issue seen in many players during defensive play: hitting balls directly to the opponent, making their life easier rather than putting them under pressure. By focusing on empty spaces—gaps not covered by the opposing pair…
Synchronized movement as a pair is a fundamental tactical skill in padel. Mastering this coordination allows players to close angles and cover open spaces, preventing opponents from exploiting gaps. With these four drills, players will learn and internalize the correct shifting reflexes…
These two exercises focus on transitioning from the back of the court to the net, teaching players to target the right zones with their volleys to put the opposing pair under pressure. After starting with a basic drill to get used to approaching the net and following up with a solid volley, players will move on to a more complex variation…
The powerful smash is a finishing stroke used to take advantage of a short lob or a high and slow ball to end the point. Mastering the technique is essential to avoid unforced errors on this demanding shot, but also — especially at higher levels — to…
The par 4 smash is easier than most players think in padel, because it does not require complex technique or strength, but simply good timing and enough repetitions to strike the ball in the right spot. The goal of this session is to help…
