How to win a point: net shots in padel
Chico Gomes, with the Orygen Epyc padel racket, hits a backhand near the net.[/caption]
NET SHOTS IN PADEL
The vast majority of people have a misconception about how to win a padel match. They don't use an adequate strategy and then don't know the reason for their defeat. But it's simple to change this outcome. If a few days ago we offered you an article talking about backcourt or defensive shots in padel, today we want to talk about the importance of net or offensive shots.
One of the fundamental issues to consider is that the greatest possibility of winning a point is when we are positioned at the net. Therefore, the first action to take is to gain the net and stay in that position as long as possible. All with the aim of getting the winning ball without needing to take risks. Because it is clear that points can be won from the back of the court, but there are fewer possibilities and greater risk.
GAINING THE NET, KEY
That's why professional players, except in clear situations when they are at the back of the court, don't usually risk too much in order to find the moment to go to the net and win the point there.
It's clear that it's not easy to gain and maintain the net. Opponents usually think the same way as us and will also seek to be in an advantageous situation. For this reason, it's normal for us to vary our position, but the strategy is precisely to wait for an opponent's ball to be easy for us to score the point or for them to simply risk scoring the point too early and make a mistake.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2F6U-XSlb4WHAT ARE THE MAIN NET SHOTS?
Smashes are not the only definitive shots at the net. There is a wide variety of very effective shots.
An intense and low volley is essential so that our opponents cannot execute a great defense. In this way, we are forcing them to return it and we will have more chances for them to return the ball at a height that is ideal for a winning shot.
When we talk about net shots, we shouldn't always think about power. Not all balls should be played at the same speed. Changes of rhythm are very important and create more possibilities for opponents to make a mistake. You just have to know when to make them.
With all this, we want to make it clear that, although there is a wide variety of possibilities at the net, you always have to evaluate the shot depending on the opponent's position with the aim of executing the shot that will cause them the most damage. Therefore, the first objective must be to have patience, go to the net, and win the point there.
We recommend you read this article about the best power rackets to win points at the net.
