Sneaky Short Swing Attacks To Corner Your Opponents
The swing is an important part of the padel attack process that often gets overlooked by many. There are two types of swings: the short and quick ones good for drops and smashes and the flashy but heavy large swings that are used for power. Let’s learn more about the short swing attacks in this issue.
First, start off with some drills and aim at getting your control and consistency fine-tuned. The trick here is to know when you start getting loose on the attacks. You’ll notice that you overcompensate by accelerating and this happens when you get tired and you’re thinking “I have to get the ball in“.
In actual matches, this happens because rallies can get long so it’s not unusual to get fatigues and start getting inconsistent. This is why training and prioritizing endurance with control during drills is important.
Check out this video on how to pressure using a shorter swing with top padel player Godo Diaz:
Another important thing to remember is to put variety in your swings during practices. Try alternating between short swings and deeper swings with a friend. This will help you attune your reflexes so you could make those sharp, last-minute switches when you’re in an actual match.
Things won’t be as easy in the padel court
But the good thing is, you have all the time in the world to perfect your aim, control, and precision when it comes to drills and practice sets. Don’t worry, in no time this will all become muscle memory and you’ll be shocked to find yourself reacting to attacks in just quick seconds!
Short swing more slice!
This is another trade secret. Short swing attacks are known for their quickness and because there’s too little time to gather momentum, what you need to do is to bank on the surprise factor. Adding a slice to your short swing attacks makes it even more difficult for opponents to read where the direction of the ball is going.
