The Steady Steep Up Towards Acing Padel- Training Learning Curve Explained
If you’re new to the sport, you must think about how much time and effort you’ll need to devote to learning the basic skills of padel. But as the famous saying goes, there is no shortcut to success. Your journey from picking up the shovel to acing matches will undoubtedly be challenging but fun! We break down the learning curve during padel training here just for you.
So, come to think of it, what exactly is the padel learning curve? If you’re new here, you probably aren’t familiar with it yet.
What is a learning curve, and why should we care about it?
During padel training, we must have a clear expectation of how long, on an average basis, it takes for newcomers to see substantial progress. This is essential in managing and planning your practices. It will also help you define your short and medium-term goals for training.
In psychology, individual learners are initially unaware of how little they know, painfully unconscious of their competence. When you know your gaps, you will be pushed to learn skills to overcome them. Eventually, the skill can be utilized without it being consistently thought through. The next thing you know, it’s all muscle memory.
Take baby steps
All babies are born without the ability to walk, but they’re not aware of that. Just like a baby, you’ll struggle and face many defeats as you start training in padel.
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First-time players usually have no idea what to do. You’re an empty cup, and everything feels new. Some fight back against skills that they’re not accustomed to, and that’s normal. We’re all resistant to change.
It is the strength of the motivation and the stimulus to learn which will time this stage of learning. The greater the motivation, the faster you’ll be able to recognize individual deficiencies and gear up with the open-minded disposition needed to fill in the gaps.
It’s okay to scrape your knee
When you get past the point of novelty, you’ll be shocked at how lacking you are. You may feel defeated because you can’t hit as well as the player you’ve seen on youtube. But hey, that’s normal. There’s no such thing as an expert overnight. Trust the process.
Making mistakes is an integral part of the learning process at this stage. As you struggle, you’ll know your weak points, and then you’ll try your best to fill in the gaps.
When you’re learning, keep your eye on the prize! You’re almost there
You’re now starting to see changes in your footwork, grip, and technique. You already know the recipe. You’ll need to practice a lot with focus to further develop these techniques until you reach the final stage.
Don’t bite more than you can chew. Quality is more important than quantity, so take your time understanding and getting used to the basics before moving to more complicated techniques.
Finally, you have it by muscle memory
The more you practice, the better these techniques get ingrained into muscle memory. The next thing you’ll know is that you won’t even think about it. It’ll just come naturally.
These skills that you have so tirelessly worked for have finally become “second nature.” This time you’ll be able to add strategy and take into consideration defense and offense.
There’s no shortcut method for learning padel
Two separate instances are pivotal in a player’s training journey. First is the honeymoon phase, if you will. When specific ideas are understood, and movements flow more smoothly, and technical concepts appear more cohesive. This indicates that learners are grasping concepts, and training is becoming more effective.
This is the moment when a padel player learns the most. At the end of the day, you get to decide how much you work, learn, and prosper.
After that, the real fun begins. This is where you will have to start training even harder. One must genuinely want to overcome difficult training to succeed. Always stick to your end goal and motivation. No matter how hard it gets, you are always a better player than you were yesterday, and that’s all that matters. The most important thing is to have fun at every moment.
Realistically speaking, how long does it take? It’s always different for everybody. Some 18-45-year-olds perfect their skills in as few as 6-8 months of regular training. Instruction is fundamental, especially at the individual and group levels. Don’t forget to set mid-and long-term goals. Your intuition should guide you on what you can and can’t achieve.
