Basic padel shots: forehand, backhand, volley and serve

Main idea

Forehand and backhand are your basic shots from the back of the court. Keep the swing compact and aim for control.

What to practise

Volleys are hit before the bounce, usually near the net. Use a short, stable movement instead of a big swing.

Key takeaways

A reliable serve and simple groundstrokes are enough to start playing better rallies.

• Forehand and backhand are your basic shots from the back of the court. Keep the swing compact and aim for control.
• Volleys are hit before the bounce, usually near the net. Use a short, stable movement instead of a big swing.
• A reliable serve and simple groundstrokes are enough to start playing better rallies.