Technique

Padel grip types explained: how to find the continental, the bevel map, grip pressure, when a grip change is worth it and the tennis habits that cost points.

The padel forehand is the shot players trust most and control least. Grip, contact point, swing path, the six most common faults and four drills to fix them.

Your padel backhand is the shot opponents hunt. Fix the grip, the contact point and the wall reads with a technique breakdown and four drills that work.

Learn 7 padel smash techniques and when to use each one, from the flat power smash to the bandeja, víbora, gancho, rulo, and the smash out of the court.

Learn the counter-attack in padel: when to flip from defense to offense, how to read a soft ball, and the patterns that steal the net from opponents.

Learn how to time net approaches in padel, which shots earn the move forward, and how to close the net as a pair without leaving gaps behind you.

Playing from the corners in padel decides tight matches. Learn to read the double rebound, move early, and pick the right escape shot when the pressure is on.

Learn the fake shot in padel: how to disguise your intentions, hold the net pair still, and wrong-foot your opponents with deception instead of raw power.

Master the defensive lob in padel with the right height, depth, and placement to recover the net and turn defense into attack without gifting a smash.

Master the return of serve in padel with smarter positioning and shot selection. Where to stand, what to hit, and the mistakes that cost you points.