Bajada in Padel

39 free videos on technique, drills and tips, each tagged by level

What coaches agree on

  • The moment you see the lob clear your head, sprint back toward the glass and get your racket up early, so you are already set with the ball in front of you before it even bounces.
  • Meet the ball as high as you possibly can, at or above shoulder height, since the higher your contact point, the steeper an angle you can put on the ball.
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  • When it is not clear where else to put it, hit the bajada down the middle, since it is the safest lane and leaves your opponents unsure who should take the ball.
  • Once you have played your bajada, push forward again to reclaim the net position.

Common mistakes

  • A lot of players chase a low-percentage power winner on the bajada instead of a shot they can land nine times out of ten.
Hoe speel je de BAJADA als een PRO? | KNLTB Padel
Intermediate
Hoe speel je de BAJADA als een PRO? | KNLTB Padel

Reviewer Nails the exact mistakes players make (moving too slowly, preparing too late) with a credible pro demonstrating -- excellent.

Moderator A thorough, federation-backed technical and tactical breakdown of the bajada with a professional player -- recognition, positioning, contact point, and common mistakes -- entirely on topic.

4.0
Padel class 10: bajada de pared
Intermediate
Padel class 10: bajada de pared

Reviewer Knowing when NOT to try this shot is the most useful part -- and it's rarely taught this clearly.

Moderator A structured, complete lesson entirely dedicated to the bajada de pared -- what it is, when to use it versus lob back, technique, and placement tactics.

4.0
Coaching Class: Bajada | Padel-Coaching
Advanced
Coaching Class: Bajada | Padel-Coaching

Reviewer The off-arm distance cue is a genuinely clever fix you can feel working immediately.

Moderator A live 1-on-1 coaching session entirely focused on refining one student's bajada -- distance to the ball, follow-through direction, swing length -- squarely and completely on topic.

4.0
Bajada - how to execute the crucial padel shot from the disc
Intermediate
Bajada - how to execute the crucial padel shot from the disc

Reviewer Precise technical checklist plus real strategy (where to aim, how much pace to actually use) -- excellent.

Moderator A complete, structured technical and tactical breakdown of the bajada -- five sequential execution points plus placement and risk-management strategy -- entirely dedicated to this shot.

4.0
Ubah BAJADA Jadi Senjata Andalan - Tips Padel | ThePadelSchool.com
Intermediate
Ubah BAJADA Jadi Senjata Andalan - Tips Padel | ThePadelSchool.com

Reviewer The footwork tip alone -- running to the side, not straight at the ball -- is the kind of detail that actually fixes the shot.

Moderator A full coaching lesson on the bajada -- recognition, mentality, footwork for space, and live technical correction of two students -- entirely and thoroughly on topic.

3.9
PERFECT Your BAJADA - Training TIPS! | ThePadelSchool.com
Beginner
PERFECT Your BAJADA - Training TIPS! | ThePadelSchool.com

Reviewer Excellent - explains the why, then gives you drills to actually train it.

Moderator Entirely about the bajada: what mistake players make, mindset, positioning behind the ball, slice, racket face, and then a full progressive drill series. Couldn't be more on-target.

3.8
The Bajada: What is it and how do I play it? | Padel stroke
Beginner
The Bajada: What is it and how do I play it? | Padel stroke

Reviewer Clear, structured, beginner-friendly walkthrough of the whole shot.

Moderator German-language video that literally opens by defining what the bajada is and walks through footwork, spacing, the two technique variants and common mistakes. Textbook coverage of the sub-skill.

3.7
6 Bajada Berbeda untuk Meningkatkan Permainan Ofensif Anda
Intermediate
6 Bajada Berbeda untuk Meningkatkan Permainan Ofensif Anda

Reviewer Excellent - not just how to hit it, but which one to hit and why.

Moderator Whole video is a systematic breakdown of six different bajadas, explicitly defining what a bajada is and when to use each variant. Couldn't be more central to the sub-skill.

3.7
Top 10 TIPS For A Killer Bajada!
Intermediate
Top 10 TIPS For A Killer Bajada!

Reviewer Good detail-oriented coaching - the kind of cues that actually fix mistakes.

Moderator Top-10 list entirely dedicated to refining the bajada - spin, footwork/timing, freezing at contact, hip rotation for power. Squarely the sub-skill.

3.6
EXPLOSIVE BACK WALL BAJADA, Learn how to hit the "BAJADA"
Beginner
EXPLOSIVE BACK WALL BAJADA, Learn how to hit the "BAJADA"

Reviewer Solid, correct progression for building the shot up from scratch, if lighter on strategy.

Moderator A clear, progressive teaching method built entirely around learning to hit the bajada -- from a simple self-toss drill through to the full shot off an actual wall bounce.

3.5
After this tip, you can trust your BAJADA 100%
Beginner
After this tip, you can trust your BAJADA 100%

Reviewer Best mix of technique and training philosophy in the set.

Moderator Opens by explaining what a bajada is and why it matters, then walks the full technique. Core content is 100% this shot.

3.5
BAJADA like PROS - the 2 padel techniques!
Advanced
BAJADA like PROS - the 2 padel techniques!

Reviewer Smart comparison - helps you pick which bajada style actually suits your game.

Moderator Directly compares the two main bajada techniques (vibora-style vs bandeja-style) with pros/cons - core content is 100% about how to play this shot.

3.4
HOW and WHEN to hit a backhand BAJADA
Intermediate
HOW and WHEN to hit a backhand BAJADA

Reviewer Solid fix for the two classic backhand-bajada mistakes.

Moderator Entirely focused on the backhand bajada: when to use it, common mistakes (hitting too low, helicopter follow-through), full technique.

3.4
Fix Your Padel Bajada in 7 Minutes
Intermediate
Fix Your Padel Bajada in 7 Minutes

Reviewer Memorable cues and live correction -- practical coaching value.

Moderator A real coaching session entirely focused on fixing a player's bajada -- decision-making and technique both addressed live, squarely on topic.

3.4
How To Easily Defend All Bajada's With Your Padel Partner
Advanced
How To Easily Defend All Bajada's With Your Padel Partner

Reviewer Smart, specific positioning advice tied to realistic self-assessment, not generic 'stand here' tips.

Moderator Entirely about the bajada, from the defending side -- categorizing bajada variations (fast, slow, angled, deep) and matching court position to each -- a legitimate and often-overlooked half of understanding this shot.

3.2
Challenge yourself with this difficult BAJADA rally
Advanced
Challenge yourself with this difficult BAJADA rally

Reviewer Best training-philosophy content in the batch, real substance.

Moderator Drill is entirely built around producing a trustworthy, consistent bajada under rally pressure. On-skill even though it broadens into transition-shot philosophy.

3.1
Master the Bajada Shot in Padel for Game-Changing Performance
Beginner
Master the Bajada Shot in Padel for Game-Changing Performance

Reviewer Good simple explanation of when and how to hit it, though it stays conceptual rather than getting into footwork or grip detail.

Moderator This is the bajada, described accurately - the high bounce off the back glass, hit around head height, driven deep. Squarely on the shot and correctly distinguished from the bandeja by trajectory.

3.0
Learn with Paquito Navarro 5x02 | THE BOMBAJADA
Advanced
Learn with Paquito Navarro 5x02 | THE BOMBAJADA

Reviewer Good situational teaching with a real practice drill.

Moderator Teaches the 'Bombajada,' a named shot in the bajada family used as a tactical variation when opponents block the wall smash - relevant but a specific variant rather than the base bajada shot.

2.5
Vuk Velickovic | Bajada time!!! #padel - Instagram
Beginner
Vuk Velickovic | Bajada time!!! #padel - Instagram

Moderator The real content here - weight on the back leg, racket staying on the same side as the ball - is genuine bajada setup advice. Squarely on the shot, just brief.

Reviewer The weight-on-back-leg cue is correct, but there's not much more here to work with.

2.0
Mastering the Bajada Technique in Padel | TikTok
Beginner
Mastering the Bajada Technique in Padel | TikTok

Moderator Caption walks through position and footwork for the bajada -- body sideways, knees bent -- squarely on topic.

Reviewer Good starting cues, though the clip is short on depth.

2.0
The Fake Bajada: How to Trick Your Opponents in Padel
Advanced
The Fake Bajada: How to Trick Your Opponents in Padel

Reviewer Fun concept and a genuinely clever tactic, but light on concrete technique cues.

Moderator This is about the FAKE bajada - a deceptive variation that assumes you already have the real bajada. Still squarely about the shot family and its tactical purpose, so on-topic, just a niche slice of it.

1.7
The bajada: let's fix it! A very common shot in padel ... - Instagram
Intermediate
The bajada: let's fix it! A very common shot in padel ... - Instagram

Reviewer There's a real point buried in here about not starting with your arm already extended, but it's more shown than explained.

Moderator This is about fixing the bajada - the moment described, arm already extended at preparation so there's no power left to create, is a real, specific fault with the shot. Squarely on topic, even if the clip leans heavily on demonstration over narration.

1.5
Master the Bajada in Padel: Sofia Araujo #7 in the world
Advanced
Master the Bajada in Padel: Sofia Araujo #7 in the world

Reviewer Genuine pro perspective on why/when to use the shot, but thin on the how, and cut short.

Moderator A significant portion of this interview is career-background chat and on-court banter rather than bajada instruction; the genuine bajada content (why she favors her wall-side bajada, when to use it) only surfaces in the back third and the transcript cuts off just as she starts explaining the tactical setup in more depth.

1.4