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FIRST A TEACHER, SECOND A COACH

Our coaching philosophy is based on teaching and developing the fundamental skills that enable the player to have the most complete padel game possible.

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We believe that successful padel players never stop learning skills and developing their game

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Principle 1
Patience
Long-term development of a padel player takes tremendous patience, passion and discipline from the coach and player.
Principle 2
Playing Progressions
Everything that is taught must follow ordered progressions based on the fact that the game of padel is played: 
First with the MIND & EYES
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Secondly with the FEET
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Lastly with the HANDS
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3. Eyes & Mind
  • Ball Recognition & Decision Making
1. Hands
  • Grip & Swing Path
2. Feet
  • Footwork & Movement
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Principle 3 
Parameters
From the onset of training, teaching must be executed carefully within the parameters of proper technique.
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Forehand Parameters
Grip always continental or at #1
Proper unit turn & use of non-dominant hand on the throat 
Paddle taken back below the hips
Set up as soon as you know the ball is going to the forehand
Contact point always in front
Appropriate finish between over the shoulder and above the waist
Set up as soon as you know the ball is going to the backhand
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Backhand Parameters
Grip always continental or at #8
Paddle taken back below the hips
Proper unit turn & use of non-dominant hand on the throat 
Set up as soon as you know the ball is going to the backhand
Contact point always in front
Appropriate finish between over the shoulder and above the waist
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Volleys Parameters
Close to Continental grip
Ready position slightly to backhand side
Shoulder turn
Outside foot load
Step (depending on time)
Racquet face slightly open
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Serve Parameters
START
BOUNCE
 ACCELERATION
CONTACT
Continental grip or at #1 grip side
Consistent bounce in front of you ​​
Proper shoulder and hip rotation
Contact point at maximum height
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Return
Grip: Based on personal preference
Ready Position: Athletic stance with lower center of gravity
Split Step: Timing is coordinated with the serve to allow for proper reaction
Backswing: very short with big follow through forward
Step (depending on time) could be forward or backward
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