Serve and first volley

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Start points with a serve plan and move into a balanced first volley.

What coaches agree on

  • Move to the net immediately after your serve, sprinting into position as soon as you make contact.
  • Hit your serve with slice so it stays low and skids off the glass, taking away your opponent's easy lob.
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  • Serve with a deliberate target - down the T, into the side glass, or at the body - since each direction opens up a different opportunity.

Common mistakes

  • Swinging for too much pace on the serve at the cost of control - an inaccurate serve gives the opponent an easy ball and leaves you with a tough first volley.
Padel Volleys
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Padel Volleys

Coach's take: Clear, well-taught volley fundamentals.

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