Module 3 - Unit 3

Module 3 - Unit 3:  

Enhancing Speed, Agility, and Power

Week 1: Mastering Transitions and Bajada

• Side Fence/Middle Forehand & Backhand Transitions: Develop agility in moving between side fence plays and middle court shots.
• Short Back Glass/Short Ball Transition: Learn to handle quick transitions from short back glass shots to short balls effectively.
• Bajada Basics: Focus on proper positioning and backswing to execute the Bajada with precision.

Week 2: Dynamic Net Play and Point Strategy

• Chiquita to Volley Transition: Master the shift from Chiquita shots to volleys for seamless net play.
• Volley to Smash Transition: Enhance your ability to transition from volleys to smashes during aggressive plays.
• Bajada Contact Point: Refine the contact point on the Bajada for better slice and control.
• Point Play at the Net (No Bounce Allowed): Practice direct net plays in scenarios where the ball does not bounce, enhancing quick reflexes and net control.

Week 3: Advanced Defense and Smash Techniques

• Double Glass to Smash Defense Transition: Learn to defend against smashes after a double glass rebound.
• Short Middle Backglass to Smash Defense Transition: Adapt to defending smashes from a short middle backglass position.
• Bajada Technique (Slice and Control): Develop slicing techniques with the Bajada for better ball control during defensive plays.

Week 4: Integrating Serve, Volley, and Smash

• Volley to Bajada Transition: Smoothly switch from executing volleys to performing Bajadas.
• Serve and Volley Integration: Combine serving and volleying in a single fluid movement for effective serve plays.
• Smash Hard Lob and Net Recovery: Execute hard lobs followed by quick transitions to net recovery, balancing power and position.

Week 5: Volley Mastery and Tactical Drops

• Volley vs. Groundstrokes Rallies: Engage in rallies that test your ability to handle volleys against groundstrokes.
• Volley vs. Volley Rallies: Improve your volley-on-volley engagements to dominate at the net.
• Transition from Drop Shot to Lob: Execute strategic drop shots followed by lobs to confuse opponents and gain tactical upper hands.

Week 6: Technique Refinement and Game Control

• Bajada Technique Revision: Revisit and refine your Bajada skills, focusing on efficiency and effectiveness.
• Side to Side Low Volley: Enhance your agility and precision with low volleys moving side to side.
• Control the Game (Action Over Reaction): Develop proactive strategies to control game dynamics rather than merely reacting to opponents' moves.

This structured approach ensures that players develop not just technical skills but also tactical awareness and physical agility necessary for high-level Padel play, focusing on speed, agility, and power throughout the unit.