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Guides, technique and padel culture — from our writers.
TechniqueThe grip is padel's most underrated skill. We break down the continental 'hammer' grip: how to find it, how tight to hold, and where it works.
TechniqueThe return is the most underrated shot in padel. Learn the ready position, three return options and a step-by-step technique to stop gifting away points.
TechniqueThe volley is the workhorse of net play — it's how you finish points. Grip, high vs low volley, footwork, where to aim and drills to build control.
TechniqueThe bajada is padel's most aggressive baseline shot. Learn to read the lob, meet the ball coming off the glass at the right height, and turn defence into offence.
TechniqueThe chiquita is a slow, low ball played at the feet of the netters. Learn when it beats a lob, how to hit it, and where to aim to take the net safely.
TechniqueThe only shot you hit with no pressure from your opponent. The rules, the grip, step-by-step technique, placement and the mistakes every beginner makes.
TechniqueThe víbora is the bandeja with teeth: same swing, but higher, more aggressive and with sidespin. Here's the technique, grip, footwork, targets and drills.
TechniqueThe lob is padel's most underrated shot — it's how you steal the net from your opponents. Defensive vs offensive lobs, technique, targets and drills.
TechniqueIn padel the glass is not your enemy — it's a second chance. How the ball behaves off the wall, the basic back-glass technique, and drills for beginners.
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