Technique & coaching

Learning path: fundamentals to intermediate

1. Playing off the back wall The foundational skill that separates padel from every other racket sport.
2. Positioning in doubles Where to stand, when to attack the net, and how to move with your partner.
3. The volley Your most-used shot at the net — how to make it reliable under pressure.
4. How to serve The padel serve is simpler than tennis — but placement still matters.
5. Return of serve How to take control from the first ball rather than just surviving it.
6. The lob (when to use it) The shot that resets the point — when to throw it up and when to hold back.
7. Why your lob keeps popping up The common mistake that turns a defensive lob into an easy smash for them.
8. The bandeja The controlled overhead that lets you attack while staying at the net.
9. The vibora The spin overhead for when you want to put the ball away decisively.
10. Baseline vs net play Why the net wins in padel — and how to stop fighting it.