The padel volley: blocking, punching and footwork at the net
Most padel points are decided at the net. Here's how to stand, hold the racket and move your feet so your volleys go where you want them.
Padel Relay blog / Technique
Technique
Padel from the ground up: the basics, the shots, the kit and the courts, written by the team at Padel Relay.
The glass: how to play off the back and side walls
The walls give you a second chance at balls that would be winners in tennis. Here's how to read a rebound and set up so it comes to…
The forehand and backhand from the back of the court
From the back of a padel court, the job is to keep the ball low and buy time, not to hit winners. Here's how a compact forehand and…
How to hold a padel racket: the continental grip
One grip handles almost every shot in padel. Here's how to find the continental grip, how tightly to hold it, and the few shots where you might change…
How to practise padel when you only play once or twice a week
One or two games a week can still make you better. What to focus on, how to turn matches into practice, and short sessions for a busy week.
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