This training session designed for a pair of two players focuses on two key areas of improvement: adding more variation in defense to create opportunities to regain the net, and developing greater attacking aggression, especially on volleys.
The session also incorporates ball control work and tactical positioning at the net to help players improve their decision-making and efficiency during rallies.
1. Warm-up
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.
2. Technical-tactical work
The objective of this drill is to develop variation in defensive play from the back of the court, by hitting each ball with a different pace and rhythm. By alternating powerful flat shots, slower balls, sliced defenses, and chiquitas, players prevent anticipation…
This fun drill is designed to improve consistency on the flat power smash for both players in the pair. The goal is to keep smashing the same ball back and forth, with each player hitting 5 smashes in a row. The drill therefore requires solid technical…
This two-player drill consists of performing a structured rally sequence focused on control. Once players have learned the sequence, the objective is to play every shot with quality and precision, avoiding unforced errors at all costs.
To perform well in padel, complementarity with your partner is essential, especially in terms of court positioning to close angles. This drill teaches players how to position themselves better at the net, allowing them to apply more pressure on the opponents.
This drill introduces a key concept for becoming more aggressive on floating volleys that are slightly too high above the net. The player must react quickly and step forward toward the net in order to take the ball earlier in its trajectory…
