Net Position to WIN Points!

[@66gattaca]

One of the most interesting and ‘light-bulb moment’ padel tutorials I’ve seen, very clear and useful! I’d like to think I already move as suggested, but without really thinking about it. Consequently, I’m frequently moving to position - ie the more central ‘star’ - a bit too slowly. The more padel I play, the more I see it as like a game of chess, jockeying for dominance over the opponents in the rally, and stuff like this is so valuable in developing as a player. Brilliant, thanks for posting it!

[@ThePadelSchool]

Thanks for the insight! It is definitely a game of chess! That's what makes it so interesting at every level! :)

[@yasserd0153]

The way you deliver the message is outstanding, these visual queues are really easy to remember and apply.

[@ThePadelSchool]

Happy to help!! 🙏🙏

[@VPB1970]

Amazingly well explained. The visual queues are magnificent. Maybe this way, I'll not forget it in the middle of the game! Thanks

[@ThePadelSchool]

Thx! Glad it was helpful!

[@Ecksappeal]

Easy and very logical - yet so easy to forget in the heat of the moment! Excellent use of visual aids to illustrate the point! Thanks for putting this up! 👍👍

[@ThePadelSchool]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks!

[@joacimkindstrom2478]

Thanks for all your great videos Sandy ! When you show how to do , its so obvious. Es claro. Vamos

[@ThePadelSchool]

Thanks for the support Joacim! Vamos!!

[@vreesje]

Excellent video! The added graphical elements are a nice touch and helps with the explanation.

[@ThePadelSchool]

Thanks for the support!

[@alexxela754]

This is golden tips. Thank you!

[@ThePadelSchool]

you're welcome! hope it helps your game 👊

[@felipeveiga87]

Thanks from Brazil

[@ThePadelSchool]

You're welcome and thanks for the support Felipe.

[@TNToncourt]

Great video! I was running around like a chicken that lost it's head 🐔lol. Thanks for posting!

[@ThePadelSchool]

Haha don't worry..you're not alone haha

[@TheRealBlueSwan]

Interesting. I'll try this next time I play. I probably tend to play closer to the net looking for opportunities to kill the ball.

[@ThePadelSchool]

Hope it helps you and thanks for watching!

[@pvwetten]

Great stuff

[@joesepu]

Great video as always Sandy. There is one recommendation I would like to suggest. You mention positioning oneself around the second post and between the 1 and 2 glass division. This is great and all but not all courts are created the same way. Some may have 6 glass panels or even concrete walls. The fence structure can also be different. It would be great if you also mention the approximate distance in meters/feets from the net or the side wall. Keep it up!

[@ViknDilln]

I found this online: europadel66.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/construire-un-court-de-padel.jpg Here it states 8 meters for the 'zone securite'. That ends on the second post so half of that = 4 meters. To me, that sounds quite far from the net as it verges on being almost in the middle of the court. But with great footwork, it's probably correct. However if my opponents are slow and standing in the star, if it is 4 meters, I'm probably hitting down to their feet every time and then attack when they must lift their volley from low to high.

[@joesepu]

@@ViknDilln 4 meters from the net is right. That is a good neutral position to start setting up volleys or settin up the center of your star as Sandy puts it. Realistically the opponent would need an amazing chiquita or lob for you to lose your position.

[@ThePadelSchool]

That sounds right...the difficulty is that if they are closer (like 3m) and slow then they have 7m behind them to cover and it is more difficult to run backwards than forwards...

[@JoPinheiro]

Great video!

[@ThePadelSchool]

Thanks!

[@johanvanwambeke723]

I hope you become world famous and synonymous with Padel.... just so I can use your last name in Scrabble

[@ThePadelSchool]

Hahahaha this has got to be one of my favourite comments!

[@martinduggan4077]

Top top video thank u

[@ThePadelSchool]

No problem 👍

[@Americ41986]

Hello mate, please put spanish subtitle!!!!!!!! great video

[@ThePadelSchool]

We would love to do this for lots of different languages and it is something we will work on for the future!!

[@AntonioDiGiovanni]

Hi Sandy, where has been shot this video? I've spotted the "Italian Padel" brand of the court, are you here around?

[@ThePadelSchool]

No, this is on the outskirts of London, England. That is just the brand of court they used...

[@magnusmarkling]

If I'm very tall (or short), how would that affect my net position?

[@ThePadelSchool]

That’s a great question, and a frequent one we are asked in the community page. If you are a member, please feel free to ask this in there, and if you’re not a member, please feel free to join so you can see all the answers! thepadelschool.com/the-padel-school-plus/?Organic&+stories&TPS%2B

[@dudee499]

But isn't the star 'no-mans land'?

[@ThePadelSchool]

No, No mans land is from the service line up to the second post. The centre of your star should be in line with the second post or one step in front. The important bit is the centre of the star.

[@cacauet1234]

Thanks for such great material. Easy to see, not so easy to perform!!!

[@ThePadelSchool]

Glad you liked it! Very true!

[@leonardobarrientosc2705]

Aha!!!

[@ThePadelSchool]

Hope it helps!

[@vickeryathletics6132]

The English speaking Padel King reigns supreme once again

[@ThePadelSchool]

Haha thanks for the support :)

[@stonebox1972]

Another good video, probably will watch it a few times!

[@ThePadelSchool]

Happy to hear it helps!