Mental Twin Masters — Guide to Great Mind and Body Teamwork in Padel
In this doubles sport, you need to be finely in tune with your partner. The best relationships are formed with trust and communication. Cheezy right? But this is actually what you need to win padel. Remember, there’s no “I” in “team.” Here are some tips for a great doubles game in padel:
Let’s start with the basics, shall we?
Treat the court like a warzone. When you’re partner is open, cover for them.
When attacking, players choose a strategy known as up and back. When you place a menacing player up in front, they can slant the ball downwards and make it challenging for the other team to return it. When the opponent hits the ball, a team should follow with an assault.
When defending, position yourself side by side since your opponents tend to put the ball towards the midcourt and may choose to hit it downwards. Then, each team member needs to defend a smaller segment of the court rather than cover the whole court.
You need to be able to practice these positions to become muscle memory for the both of you. Strive to make these moves into instinct, and your padel game will be unbeatable!
Check out this quick video on what things you can do to help your partner in game:
What are the top tricks that make an unbeatable doubles team?
- Always believe in the team’s ability to win. If a team goes into a game expecting to lose, they will almost definitely lose.
- Use your team’s strengths to your advantage.
- Remember where each player is meant to be on the squad.
- It is critical to service quickly and accurately.
- Keep an eye on the ball at all times.
- Find your opponents’ vulnerabilities as soon as possible and continue to exploit them.
- Keep your opponents guessing and on the move.
- Continue to play and attempt till the finish; anything may happen.
- Wherever feasible, use deceit.
- Practice, practice, and more practice
- Maintain your cool at all times and avoid showing indications of dissatisfaction or hostility to your opponents.
- When put up against superior players, the squad should step up their game.
- Communicate as much as possible with one another.
Smash with synergy
You and your partner may begin to build synergy with improved cooperation. This means you’ll know what kind of shots your partner will take before they do or which ones you’ll need to cover. Your partner will be aware of this as well and will be able to assist you in finishing rallies or covering for you when you are unable to reach a shot. Synergy is essential because it allows you and your partner to play better on the court.
Trust is key
The more you and your mate collaborate, the more trust you will build. You may start to realize that your partner will hold the ground and that you will not need to do anything extra to win the point. In a doubles match, trust implies that you will do your part, and they will do theirs. Trust also implies that win or lose, the two of you are still partners with no one to blame. Regardless matter the result, play as a team.
Instill fear in your enemies
If you demonstrate that the two of you are a coherent unit, you may create fear in your opponents. Instead of looking for a weak link between the two players, your opponents can see that you are one doubles pair. They may be afraid of how effectively the two of you set each other up or that they can’t pick out one player. To scare your opponents and win more points and games, use cooperation.
Up top!
When you win or lose a point, you may high-five each other to boost your spirits after a solid smash or use your racket to offer each other a pat on the back when you lose a rally. This demonstrates to your adversaries that you are still ready to battle and that you are both working together.
Never fight with your partner in court
If you or your partner keep making basic errors throughout a game, don’t call them out or start a debate on the court – leave that for after the game to evaluate what went wrong. Instead, encourage your partner and look for methods to reintroduce them to the game. If your opponents see you battling on the court, they will get confidence and continue to do what they are doing. Keep your conversations brief and make an effort to encourage one another.
Check out this video on why you should never coach your partner during a game:
