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…
This warm-up exercise requires reactivity and intensity in the legs, as players take it in turns to fetch low balls from the net. It allows players to make short forward runs to get the heart going.
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In this fun little game, each pair has just one racket to play the point in a mini-court. After playing, the player puts his racket on the ground so that his team-mate can retrieve it and play the next ball. This game requires anticipation and a good understanding with your partner.
This four-player drill is a fun way to warm up at the net, with two balls always in play to keep players under pressure and to work on peripheral vision.
This warm-up exercise is all about control: the aim is to feel the ball as you control it, and then to return it in a variety of ways, depending on the variation and level.
This very simple game, used as a warm-up by Federico Chingotto, allows players to warm up while working on reflexes, overall and peripheral vision, and anticipation.
Ball control and consistency are two basic qualities that are essential in padel to avoid making mistakes, and which are important to train and perfect regularly at all levels. This 1-player exercise and its variants help you work on these qualities and improve your feel for the game.
This simple warm-up drill is designed to start the session with controlled shots played before the back glass, working both flat forehands and backhands. Players attempt to hit their opponent’s cone with the ball in order to win the exercise.
