2024-09-21 11:30:13
Viper, Little One, Tray : Padel has its own shots that you need to learn to master quickly if you want to have a chance of winning the game.
Added to this are more well-known shots borrowed from tennis such as the forehand, backhand and lob.
What are the advantages of each move? When to use them? What are the tips for progressing quickly?
Sport Équipements shares with you the secrets of the main padel shots.
Forehand and backhand: the basics of padel
The forehand and the reverse are two shots well known to tennis fans. Essential for defense, they are mainly aimed at keeping the ball in play. These two fairly simple moves to execute are the first ones you should learn to master.
4 tips to improve your forehand
- The flat strike in hammer grip is the easiest to master. Once you are comfortable with this shot, you can vary your grips to give the ball a slice effect.
- Hit the ball while stationary, then move forward at least one step to give power to your shot.
- Complete your gesture by folding the pala over your opposite shoulder.
- Aim for a bounce off the back wall to make it harder to catch the ball.
3 tips for improving your backhand
- Hold the two-handed pala in order to benefit from better striking power.
- If you prefer the one-handed backhand, your arm should be straight and your wrist firm at the moment of impact.
- Adapt the end of gesture depending on your attention: wide and high for a lob, wide and forward for an attack shot, short with a step back to slow the ball down in defense.
Lob: the number 1 shot in padel
The lob is considered the best shot in padel. The configuration of the court, shorter than in tennis, makes it an essential shot. It consists of sending the ball high so that it passes over the opponent’s head.
When to do a lob?
The lob is a shot mainly used on the easy baseline ballsThe reason is simple: a poorly executed lob often gives opponents an attacking or finishing shot.
The objectives of the lobby
- Give yourself time in defense and take back the initiative in the exchange;
- Hinder opponents in their return;
- Allow a net climb in case of rebound in the opposing party.
3 Tips to Master the Lob
- Place the racket in a flat grip under the ball, push through your legs and follow with your arm.
- Focus on the precision more than power.
- Try to bounce the ball near a wall to make it harder to catch.
Bandeja: the cut smash
The Tray is one of the most representative shots in padel. It is defined as a smash cut used as a waiting shot. Its cut effect limits the rebound, forcing the opponent to get into a defensive position.
When to play a Bandeja?
The Bandeja is a privileged shot on the quality long lobs. It offers an alternative to bouncing off the glass by allowing a direct smash.
The objectives of the Bandeja
- Maintain your offensive position or your net position in the event of a lob;
- Keep your opponents in a defensive position at the back of the court;
- Reduce the bounce on the opponent’s glass to reduce the risk of a counter.
4 tips to improve your Bandeja
- Take the time toadjust your placement depending on the lob. You must arrive at the ball in profile, arm outstretched.
- Hit the ball when it is at eye level, slightly forward (like a high volley in tennis).
- Make a up and down and back and forth movement keeping the sieve of the pala facing the sky.
- Finish your move above the opposite shoulder for maximum precision.
Vibora: an offensive smash
The Vibora is an offensive and powerful shot. Similar to a smash, it allows you to give the ball speed while giving it a brushed effect (by “whipping” it to the side).
When to play a Vibora?
After a lob is too long court is too long of the opponent, when the classic smash is impossible without risking a counterattack.
The objectives of the Vibora
- Keep opponents at the back of the court to maintain the net;
- Create poor conditions for the opponent’s defense with a fast, low ball;
- Speed up the game, conclude the point quickly.
3 techniques to master the Vibora
- Place your pala with the tip pointing upwards. With your pelvis turned and your arm slightly bent, hit the ball at chest height, giving it a brushed effect.
- Find the right balance between speed, effect and control in order to strategically place the ball.
- Preferably aim for a rebound against the glass to limit the risk of a counterattack. A poorly executed Vibora can lead to a fatal counterattack.
Chiquita: to vary your game
Performed with a forehand or backhand, the Chiquita aims to place the ball between the net and the player and/or directly at the opponent’s feet while volleying. This shot forces the opponent to make a difficult low volley or half-volley recovery.
Chiquita’s goals
- Regain control of the exchange;
- Apply game variations surprising and create new opportunities.
3 tips for a successful Chiquita
- Slow down the speed of your racket at impact.
- Pay attention to the good execution of your Chiquita. In case of a missed shot, quickly retreat to a defensive position.
- Communicate with your opponent so that he quickly goes to the net if your Chiquita is successful.
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