Module 2 - Unit 2

Module 2 - Unit 2:  

Embark on Your Padel Journey - Fitness and Tactics

Week 1: Mastering the Basics

• Forehand & Backhand Rally: Practice rally techniques with low and medium pace balls to build consistency.
• Lob & Back Glass Technique: Develop skills for executing effective lobs using the back glass.
• High Volley Forehand & Backhand: Learn the precision and timing needed for high volleys.
• Net Play: Techniques on how to take the net before your opponent, gaining a tactical advantage.

Week 2: Advanced Movement and Smash Techniques

• Forehand & Backhand Back Glass Movement: Enhance agility and response time for back glass plays.
• Up and Down Volley: Master the transitions between different volley heights.
• Flat Smash Technique: Explore various smashing techniques to overpower your opponent.
• Open Court Play: Learn to exploit open court spaces to outmaneuver your opponent.

Week 3: Serving and Returning Strategies

• Serve Technique (Slice): Focus on slice serves to add complexity and spin.
• Return Tactics: Contrast strategies between lob returns and low returns to the feet.
• Serve and Volley Tactics: Develop quick positioning post-serve to maintain rally control.
• Match Play: Implement tactical plays in match scenarios to understand game flow and player response.

Week 4: Enhancing Consistency and Physicality

• Consistent Safe Shots: Emphasize the importance of playing safe, consistent shots.
• Physical Low Volleys: Increase physical conditioning to manage challenging low volleys effectively.
• Volley/Smash or Bajada Drill: Practice decision-making between volleying, smashing, or using bajada.
• Match Strategy: Focus on maintaining points longer instead of risky winners.

Week 5: Partner Coordination and Defensive Play

• Serve & Volley Tactics with Partner: Coordinate positioning and tactics with your partner for effective duo play.
• Volley Tactics: Implement strategies that force the opponent to move, disrupting their positioning.
• Defensive Play from Baseline: Learn to defend medium pace volleys from the baseline using groundstrokes without resorting to lobs.

Week 6: Understanding Padel Rules and Sportsmanship

• Special Rules in Padel: Clarify unique rules specific to Padel to ensure fair play.
• Sportsmanship and Padel Etiquette: Discuss the importance of good sportsmanship and proper conduct on the court.
• Forehand & Backhand Back Glass Revision: Revisit back glass shot techniques to solidify skills.
• End of Unit 2: Review all tactics and techniques covered, celebrating the progress and preparing for further development.

This structured approach in Unit 2 aims to build foundational skills while gradually introducing more complex tactics and physical elements, ensuring a well-rounded development in your Padel journey.