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

Carlos Pozzoni

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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3 drills to learn the flat and powerful finishing volley (the chancletazo)

Technical

2 to 3 players

Volley

The flat finishing volley, also known as the chancletazo, is an advanced shot used to finish the point on a slightly high, floating volley. It’s a demanding shot that should be practiced regularly in training before attempting it in matches, as it’s easy to commit unforced errors…

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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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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 a transition volley. These two exercises focus on performing this shot with proper technique…

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The cross-court backhand volley to the diagonal side fence: a technique that often proves decisive

Technical

1 player

Volley

The cross-court backhand volley aimed at the diagonal side fence is a shot that is often underused by players, mainly because it’s wrongly perceived as too difficult. In this exercise, we’ll see that when executed correctly…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Paquito Navarro’s sliced volley to bury the ball with extreme underspin

Taught by Paquito Navarro, the sliced volley is a highly technical and difficult shot, but when executed correctly, it can give you a clear advantage. It’s a volley played with extreme underspin, aiming to drop sharply after bouncing off the back glass…

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Train your reaction speed on the volley with this drill by Rodrigo Ovide

This drill suggested by coach Rodrigo Ovide helps improve reflexes, speed at the net and react quickly to incoming balls.

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

Technical

2 players

Volley

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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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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Workshop on the finishing volley: a super offensive gesture for finishing the point directly, but to be used with great care (with Franco Stupaczuk)

Practiced by Stupa in training, this classic format of alternating two movements enables you to put a lot of volume on the vibora, and above all to work on your finishing volley, a super-aggressive, difficult and risky…

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

Gustavo Pratto Academy

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

Rodrigo Ovide Academy

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

Gustavo Pratto Academy

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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Individual session drill focused on aerial shot variation to develop the full technical range

Perfect for an individual session, this drill develops the technical quality of all the player’s overhead shots, adding variation to simulate real match situations. The player alternates between volleys and different types of overheads to improve…

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Free-play parallel attack/defense training with Juan Lebron (with and without a ban on lobs)

Practiced in training by Juan Lebrón, this classic free-play training exercise in parallel works all aspects of the game in a competitive dynamic and with great intensity.

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Miguel Lamperti / Agustin Tapia: free attack/defense situation on the diagonal

Used in training by Miguel Lamperti and Agustin Tapia, this intense exercise simulates a free play situation on the diagonal. The set-up by the coach allows each player to orientate his role at the start, before playing the point freely in the diagonal only.

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Chingotto-Galan: working on the precise lob after a glass exit

Used by the Chingotto / Galan pair, this exercise works on precise lobs to the back of the court while negotiating balls bouncing off the glass. To make this exercise more fun, you can organize a little competition between your different players, counting the successful lobs on 10 balls.

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Galan – Holm: attack/defense situation on the diagonal, lob prohibited

Used in training by Alejandro Galan and Axel Holm, this simple but intense exercise works both the attacker’s volley and the defender’s defense. The lob is forbidden in this situation to force a quick exchange without slowing down, and the anticipation of powerful, sustained balls for both players.

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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: 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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High-intensity drill alternating a committed víbora and a free volley

Taught at the M3 Padel Academy, this drill works on a wide range of technical skills. It consists of alternating a víbora and an open (free) volley three times in a row, for a total of six balls per series.

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Lebrón intensity: fast alternating volley/smash exercise

Practiced by Juan Lebrón, this simple individual exercise combines a volley at the net with a diagonal smash to the back of the court. Very physical, it allows you to add a lot of volume to your session in a short space of time.

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

Technical

2 players

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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Chingotto / Gonzalez: the drop shot volley prepared to put your opponent in difficulty

Practiced by Chingotto and Gonzalez, this exercise alternates between a long volley and a drop shot volley on the same side, to force the opponent to make a quick forward run.

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

Technical

4 players

Volley

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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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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Fernando Belasteguin: defensive work in 2 against 1 with a ban on lobbing

Practised by Bela during training sessions, this exercise puts a high volume on the defense of a player in a 2-on-1 situation and with great intensity. The ban on lobbing forces players to remain in the initial configuration.

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Counter-attacking a lob off the glass: the bajada de pared with Pablo Crosetti

Taught by Pablo Crosetti to master the bajada de pared, this counter-attack on a lob that leaves the glass with height, enables you to regain the ascendancy on the point. This exercise will perfect the regularity of the gesture and the precision of the movement.

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Alex Ruiz: 1vs1 drill on the diagonal in a classic attack/defense situation

This classic 1vs1 drill on the diagonal is practiced in training by Alejandro Ruiz Granados. The competition created between players by tie-breaks maximizes the stakes and concentration during the drill.

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

Technical

2 players

Miguel Sciorilli

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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Counter-attacking a ball off the back glass followed by a volley: an intense drill by Pablo Ayma

Taught by Pablo Ayma, this physical and intense drill has the player chain together a counterattack off the back glass followed by an aggressive volley.

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Volley and overhead training session with four drills and variations (for 2 or 3 players)

These four drills and variations are designed to work on volleys and overhead shots as a whole (víbora, rulo, bandeja). The session starts with purely technical work, then gradually moves into match-like situations, finishing with competitive points…

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Agustín Tapia: training the « rulo » on the diagonal fence, a decisive move to perfect

When the situation enables it, playing a rulo (slow and lifted smash) cross-court towards the diagonal fence can often prove decisive during the point. This exercise, practiced by Agustín Tapia in training, improves the precision and regularity of this movement.

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

Gustavo Pratto Academy

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

Technical

1 player

Volley

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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Gonzalo Diaz: typical backhand volley and bandeja sequence, with unrivalled intensity

Practiced by Godo Diaz in training, this typical backhand volley and bandeja routine brings a lot of volume on these movements, while quickly fatiguing the player.

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Working on overhead shots, defense, and counter-attack: a complete drill by Rodrigo Ovide (with variations)

Used by Rodrigo Ovide with his professional players, this versatile drill allows one pair to work on overhead shots and volleys, while the opposing pair focuses on defense and counter-attacking. The rally starts with an overhead serve…

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Matias Diaz Sangiorgio: a classic drill to work on corner defense

Technical

1 player

Defense

Matías Díaz Sangiorgio

Practiced by Matias Diaz Sangiorgio in training, this exercise puts a lot of volume on the defense from the corner of a low ball that will bounce off both glasses, making it difficult to return.

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The cross-court backhand volley to the diagonal side fence with Paquito Navarro: two techniques based on incoming ball height

The cross-court backhand volley to the diagonal side fence is an aggressive shot that can often end the point outright. In this drill, Paquito Navarro teaches two different techniques to execute this shot…

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Par 4 flat smash in a real attack/defense simulation

Technical

4 players

Smash

This exercise in a real game situation (2 vs. 2) aims to improve players’ finishing when they are in a comfortable situation to attack a raised ball with a flat smash in Par 4.

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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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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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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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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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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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How to counter your opponents’ chiquitas: masterclass with Pablo Crosetti

This session taught by coach Pablo Crosetti will help the player counter their opponents’ chiquitas in the best possible way, in order to maintain the offensive net position and keep superiority during the rally. To counter a chiquita, the key is to…

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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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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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Back-court technical work with Gustavo Pratto: playing lobs and low shots with the same preparation to deceive the opponent

This combination of two drills revisits the technical fundamentals of the forehand and backhand from the back of the court, as well as the lob, with advice from the iconic coach Gustavo Pratto. The player will also learn how to use the correct shot…

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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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