How to Be a Left Side Player in Padel
Think you’re a left-side player in padel? Make sure you have the right overhead weapons, movement, and tactical awareness before choosing this aggressive role.
The Gancho in Padel: When and How to Use It
Struggling with central lobs? The gancho helps you stay balanced, regain net position quickly, and keep opponents pinned deep. Here’s exactly how to use it.
The Kick Smash (Por Tres Attempt)
The kick smash (x3) is one of padel’s most exciting shots, and most misused. Learn when to attempt it, how to execute it correctly, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
- angles
- backhand serve
- body shot
- communication
- coordination
- court coverage
- court roles
- deception
- fake smash
- gancho
- glass
- kick smash
- left side
- lob defense
- net opponents
- net plays
- net position
- overhead
- partner play
- por tres
- positioning
- pressure
- reaction time
- right side
- serve
- serve variation
- shot placement
- shot selection
- signals
- slice
- tactics
- tempo
- timing
- topspin
- volleys
- weak partner