The objective of this drill is to help players understand that in padel it is essential to maintain maximum physical intensity on every shot.
Through offensive basket-fed sequences, players focus on the intensity of their movement and their shot execution, always with the intention of putting the opponent under pressure and finishing the point.
Setup
The players position themselves on one side of the court in an attacking position at the net, while the coach stands on the opposite side of the court with a basket of balls in a central position.
Drill progression
The coach feeds a sequence of 6 balls to each player, alternating between one overhead ball and one volley.
The instruction is simple: players must hit these 6 balls with maximum intensity, always looking to create as much pressure and damage as possible with every shot.
Players have complete freedom in their shot selection. They can play volleys cross-court or down the line, and they can also target any area of the court with their viboras or bandejas. The only rule is to hurt the opponent with power and good placement.
In match play, committing maximum physical intensity on every ball makes a huge difference and will make your game far more aggressive and decisive.
Video credits: Je pars en Catalogne pour un stage intensif de Padel (à la Pablo Ayma Academia) – Julien Seurin – Padel – YouTube