Over-all Padel Strength
Padel players might benefit from the following tips for improving their game. In the event that your performance is stagnant, go through these tips to help you get back on the right track.
In order to be the most effective player on the court, you must grasp the footwork patterns and be able to return to the correct positions.
It might be tough to interpret the direction of the ball if you are new to padel. Focus on the tiny leap and your movement once you have figured out where the ball is coming from. Do not stomp on the ground with your feet. This will slow you down.
Check out this video on the do’s and dont’s of footwork:
Maintaining solid technique over the whole point and match depends on your physical fitness. It’s important to train your overall strength. Don’t make the mistake of training only for endurance because as much as this is a game of speed and stamina it’s also all about strength and smashes.
Check out this upper body training home workout to make sure you have the guns for those explosive padel smashes:
There are times when one point is all it takes to ruin a whole game or set. How hardy are you in terms of your mental fortitude?
Even if padel is not as taxing mentally as chess, it still is a strategy game. Your opponents may have some tricks up their sleeve to get you riled up and out of focus. So you need to train your mental fortitude and withstand the pressure on court.
One of the things that builds mental strength is having a lot of experiences and matches. This exposes you to many situations and hones your reaction so that you keep your cool. You can also try visualizing or meditating before games to really relax yourself and remind you of your goals.
Here’s a guided meditation you can listen to minutes before an important game:
Is it possible to figure out your opponent’s strengths and weaknesses, and can you find patterns to emphasize their shortcomings?
