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.
Taught by coach Manu Martín, this drill helps players decide which area to target with a bandeja or víbora depending on the incoming lob. The player learns to choose a zone where they are unlikely to make an error…
When you are a beginner or intermediate padel player, it is fundamental to learn to master the rebounds off the walls in defense. Every coach will advise you to let the ball pass and wait for the rebound off the glass, as it usually gives you an easier ball to play and potentially a counter-attack—and they are right. However, once you reach an advanced (or advanced +) level, there are exceptions where…
Have you ever played against great smashers and felt like you had no solution? The goal of this session is to give you the tactical keys to beat powerful smashers—by using the right strategies and playing smart. Designed for 4 players (or 2 players cross-court), these 3 drills outline practical tactics that can be combined…
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…
In padel, points are won at the net. Therefore, in every rally, it is crucial to do everything you can to move from a defensive position at the back of the court to an offensive position at the net. These 3 tactical patterns taught by Manu Martín aim…
This drill taught at MM Academy helps defenders learn to adjust their shot selection based on the attackers’ positioning and movement: choosing between a lob or a chiquita on an easy ball. Conversely, attackers learn how…
This well-rounded defensive drill is used at MM Academy to help players learn tactically when to play a lob and when to play a low defensive shot, while also developing the ability to execute a high-quality lob under pressure.
