Learning how to defend after a rebound off the back glass is essential in padel, as it allows the player to slow the game down in defense and gain better control of fast, deep balls.
For a beginner, the challenge is to understand the rebound off the glass, find the correct position, and time the shot correctly in order to play the ball under good conditions.
The objective of this session is therefore to progressively break down the technique of defending after the back glass, allowing the player to develop each individual element before putting the complete movement together.
The session consists of four progressive drills, focusing successively on the contact point, racket preparation, movement, and finally reading the different ball trajectories.
This session breaks down the technique of defending after the back glass step by step.
1️⃣ The player begins by learning how to find the correct contact point in front of the body. After the ball rebounds off the glass, they must let it pass and wait for it to come back into a favorable position before playing it. This contact point is essential for maintaining good control of the ball.
2️⃣ The player then works on body preparation and racket preparation, so they can get ready early enough and play the ball under good conditions.
3️⃣ The third stage focuses on adjusting their movement. The player learns to adapt their positioning to the ball’s trajectory in order to find a favorable contact point after the rebound off the glass.
4️⃣ Finally, the last stage focuses on reading the different ball trajectories, allowing the player to adapt their movement and positioning to the different balls played by the opponent.
➡️ These four stages progressively bring together the complete technique of defending after the back glass, from reading the rebound through to striking the ball.
