Absolutely agree! Much more helpful to see how the shots are strung together - i.e. when to play which shot - rather than just vids on specific types of shots. Looking forward to more like these especially at the intermediate level :)
As a Spanish Speaker i Usually go for Spanish padel videos-tutorials-guides-tips. Even tho the quantity and quality of those is great I really appreciate that an english channel has this level of understanding, production and value that matches the best of the other kind. good job and keep doing this. Thanks a lot.
Just rewatched this video after a long time. It's very useful to hear you commentate on the play of generally good players like these. Players who are technically sound, but still make some tactical mistakes with regards to court placement and shot selection. Definitely something I can relate to even if these players are probably a bit stronger than myself. Would be great with more videos like this one.
Wow, what a great video again. Here what really sets this apart from a beginner game is the patience and going for well placed shots and accuracy rather than hitting every ball with all your might. Padel is so much different than tennis doubles in this regard! Will share with the group again! :)
Niklas Broman great that you notice those differences. And the step from intermediate to advanced is even more patience and accuracy (with good court position)! The more you get involved in padel the more you realise the huge differences from tennis!
Hey Sandy, I just your videos, I've been playing padel over 10 years and your analysis of different levels of players really help a lot to get better little by little. Thanks a lot for what you are doing, kudos.
This is sooo good. I really loved this video. It is very ilustrating and the slow motion moments are great for learning. One of the best videos you have done. Thanks so much.
Really enjoyed this and found it addressed some problems I'm experiencing. Drifting into no man's land and being more patient are two things I'm working on. Great explanations of shot selection too.
Waouh ! excellent vidéo and analysing. Very interesting. All players have to do this. That's give all of us a new view of our padel game. Olivier, from France
Brilliant video, loved the down to earth analysis and explanations. As someone whose parents live in the Canary Islands and only gets to play for a few weeks a year these videos are brilliant. I play badminton at an advanced level and some of the tactics used in padel are a little foreign to me so I’m loving these videos. Thanks!
You only play when you go to Canary Islands? I imagine it won't be long until padel is near where you live too! Glad you like the videos! And hope you are not making the shots too wristy from badminton ;)
The Padel School definitely hard to resist the wrist shots! No padel courts anywhere near where I live sadly but fingers crossed there will be some built at some point with Andy Murray investing in the sport!
The Padel School I’m based on the Herefordshire/Welsh border and there aren’t that many sports centres around. Game4padel is what Andy Murray has supposedly invested in - based in Scotland but I’m hopeful they’ll expand with the game getting more exposure.
josdaboss yes, Game4Padel just built the first court in Wales I believe (just outside Cardiff). It won’t be long until clubs are being built in your part of the country 👍
Fantastic instructional video, so much info to take in. For me the most important thing I'll take from it is not get stuck in the dreaded no man's land ( a particular favourite place of mine) just wish I could get on a court and try to put it into practice. Once again well done on a great video, keep em coming please
Great one. People standing before the line is so common in beginner/intermediate level! You should make a video on how to make them go back, because even if I tell them to do it, they could care less or they just forget about it next point.
Feed that’s a good point and at a high level it can be tactical to step there to block a bandeja...when I can get back on court that’ll be on my list! 👍
Thank you for posting these videos. They are quite instructive! From this lateral view one can actually notice the court positioning of the players and I can´t agree more with you. The common sin of most intermediate players is that we have a tendency to stay in what you call 'no man's land' where your options for either attack or defense are so bad. It's easy to see it from the outside, but very difficult to automatize and to do in your games. I also find really interesting when you use the slow motion. Keep it up!
Hi Sandy, Some countries like Belgium have allowed people to play padel again, but only 1 vs 1. It would be so awesome from you to make a video about all games and rules that are useful in order to have a good training when you're only two. Lots of views guaranteed !
artidelart hey, yes, the 1st of those videos have been made already. Planning to release next Monday...might even post it earlier on my website though...
Thank you very much for sharing this video. One question. At 5:40, I see that your partner is serving and you are taking your position yet in a place that I cannot really identify, is that the correct place you are standing at or it is indeed the no man’s land you talk about?
Great video with may good points and tips. Will definitely take this with me out on the court. The video could absolutely have been longer with more in depth. Keep up the good work!
Hi I have 2 questions: - at 6:27 there is a “good” change of direction, why is that good? He left a lot of space in the middle -at 6:56 he plays a “wrong” smash he should do a bandeja to keep the net? Thx from Italy really good video
Giacomo Bertazzolo great questions. I said it was a good change only because he hit the fence. If he got the angle wrong and it went to the player it wouldn’t have been. Then for the smash, a good option would’ve been the fake smash hitting softly to the back (like a bandeja) or he could’ve done a topspin down to the fence, would also have worked probably. Hope that helps 👍
Great video! Looks like your general volley position in this video in line with the second post or even one step behind - as opposed to what you say in other videos where the volley position is between first and second post. My volley game is really bad, and I think the position that you use here is more suitable for me because it gives more reaction time and sometimes an option to let the ball bounce in front before returning. Normally I don't even serve volley because I find it so much easier to hit after the bounce (luckily my opponents don't come forward to punish me either). Do you have any general advice on volley positions for players who are a little uncomfortable with the volley?
Thanks for your comment! The reason we say the "second post" or slightly in front is because usually it gives you enough time to hit a good volley or enough time to react should you be lobbed.
do both teammates have to stand in the same position either by the net or behind the service line or does it make sense to position one behind the service line and the other in front?
At the WPT level you see players moving independently as they are analyzing options to come forward, but usually move straight away once they get there. At the level of this game you would most likely suggest to players to move together as a pair.
Amazing video, thanks for that! One thing isn't clear to me though. At 6:09 when your teammate is serving, you are kind off standing in the no-men-zone. I have been told I should never stand there, so does this mean more advanced players do stand there in some specific situations? Or is there another reason for this? :)
Thank you! That's a great question. Yes, there are times at a higher level where players are standing in no mans land briefly between points, as they are transitioning up (or down) the court. In this particular situation, I think it is just the net position where the player is one extra step back because they are anticipating a lob...
The most problem i have right now is to defend a good slice just above net hight from my opponents. Do you cover that in any video? Stay at front of the net or is the best option to stay behind the service line?
When you say defend a good slice, you are at net and they are attacking from the back with slice? If you are at net, that is always the position you want to try and hold on to...often that means hitting defensive/block volleys back into the corners for your opponents and waiting a better opportunity to attack...(hope that answers the question)
Not specifically a slice shot, but this video I talk about preparing for this type of shot: th-cam.com/video/qwa78175FdE/w-d-xo.html and also this I talk about it a bit: th-cam.com/video/XlguG-OAq-s/w-d-xo.html. But it might be worth it's own video...
Also, worth me mentioning that if you've come from tennis, it is often the volley mentality that needs to adapt. Tennis players view all volleys as attacking shots, but many times in padel you are trying to setup for the next ball or defending a fast ball. If you can change that mentality, that automatically helps when getting to net! (if you aren't from tennis then its less about changing the mentality then considering it...!) hope that helps.
Thanks Sandy. Loved the video. What type of shot and direction would you advise in the first "defending the smash" part? He was too agressive on the first smash return, but what then?
Michel Raveyts glad you like it. Give me the exact time you’re talking about on the video (minutes:seconds)...and you question is what he should’ve done on the smash or what he should do the next ball?
Michel Raveyts a controlled shot into the corner or middle (he’d have kept a decent net position and forced them back). I recommend only going for that aggressive shot if you can hit it out of the court or finish the point...
this is one of the best videos you released in my opinion!
Thank you!
Agreed. These are *awesome*. More intermediate analysis videos would be great!
Agree!
Absolutely agree! Much more helpful to see how the shots are strung together - i.e. when to play which shot - rather than just vids on specific types of shots. Looking forward to more like these especially at the intermediate level :)
+1 I concur
As a Spanish Speaker i Usually go for Spanish padel videos-tutorials-guides-tips. Even tho the quantity and quality of those is great I really appreciate that an english channel has this level of understanding, production and value that matches the best of the other kind. good job and keep doing this. Thanks a lot.
Lucas David thank you! Appreciate that feedback, especially from a Spanish speaker where you have plenty of choice!! 🙏
I feel exacly the same way. Amazing job
Just rewatched this video after a long time. It's very useful to hear you commentate on the play of generally good players like these. Players who are technically sound, but still make some tactical mistakes with regards to court placement and shot selection. Definitely something I can relate to even if these players are probably a bit stronger than myself. Would be great with more videos like this one.
Working on more of these videos - would you like to record one of your own games ;)
@@ThePadelSchool I would yeah. But have no easy way to do it. But I'll look into it!
@@ThePadelSchool Would it be possible to send in a video and you review it like this?
Wow, what a great video again. Here what really sets this apart from a beginner game is the patience and going for well placed shots and accuracy rather than hitting every ball with all your might. Padel is so much different than tennis doubles in this regard! Will share with the group again! :)
Niklas Broman great that you notice those differences. And the step from intermediate to advanced is even more patience and accuracy (with good court position)! The more you get involved in padel the more you realise the huge differences from tennis!
More analysis of this level, love it! Watch this one every now and then still!
Try and get a bit of every level if I can!
4:18 This is why coach says Never Lob off the back-foot moving backwards.
Pretty cool to actually see it in real time.
Hey Sandy, I just your videos, I've been playing padel over 10 years and your analysis of different levels of players really help a lot to get better little by little. Thanks a lot for what you are doing, kudos.
Thanks Juan, really happy they are helping!! :)
This is sooo good. I really loved this video. It is very ilustrating and the slow motion moments are great for learning. One of the best videos you have done. Thanks so much.
For you to say that knowing you've watched most of them, I'll take that on board!! Thank you for the support!!
Really enjoyed this and found it addressed some problems I'm experiencing. Drifting into no man's land and being more patient are two things I'm working on. Great explanations of shot selection too.
Thank you and really glad you found it useful!!
Waouh ! excellent vidéo and analysing. Very interesting. All players have to do this. That's give all of us a new view of our padel game.
Olivier, from France
Thanks for this lovely support and feedback Olivier, hope it helps your game 👊
Brilliant video, loved the down to earth analysis and explanations. As someone whose parents live in the Canary Islands and only gets to play for a few weeks a year these videos are brilliant. I play badminton at an advanced level and some of the tactics used in padel are a little foreign to me so I’m loving these videos. Thanks!
You only play when you go to Canary Islands? I imagine it won't be long until padel is near where you live too! Glad you like the videos! And hope you are not making the shots too wristy from badminton ;)
The Padel School definitely hard to resist the wrist shots! No padel courts anywhere near where I live sadly but fingers crossed there will be some built at some point with Andy Murray investing in the sport!
josdaboss where do you live? Will be interesting to know if that’s an investment or media support.
The Padel School I’m based on the Herefordshire/Welsh border and there aren’t that many sports centres around. Game4padel is what Andy Murray has supposedly invested in - based in Scotland but I’m hopeful they’ll expand with the game getting more exposure.
josdaboss yes, Game4Padel just built the first court in Wales I believe (just outside Cardiff). It won’t be long until clubs are being built in your part of the country 👍
Fantastic instructional video, so much info to take in. For me the most important thing I'll take from it is not get stuck in the dreaded no man's land ( a particular favourite place of mine) just wish I could get on a court and try to put it into practice.
Once again well done on a great video, keep em coming please
Thank you!! We've all been there! When I was learning I was setting up camp there! Soon hopefully everyone can be back on court!
fantastic video, so great to hear analasys from games that are not pro players. keep up the good work.best videos on the net
Much appreciated!
Great one. People standing before the line is so common in beginner/intermediate level! You should make a video on how to make them go back, because even if I tell them to do it, they could care less or they just forget about it next point.
Feed that’s a good point and at a high level it can be tactical to step there to block a bandeja...when I can get back on court that’ll be on my list! 👍
This was gold, Sandy! Congrats on the great content in the channel!
Thanks so much for your support!! :)
A very good video Sandy. This is perfect to watch . Vamos padel.
Thank you! Vamos padel! ;)
this is the way to go! great content
Glad you enjoy it!
Thank you for posting these videos. They are quite instructive!
From this lateral view one can actually notice the court positioning of the players and I can´t agree more with you. The common sin of most intermediate players is that we have a tendency to stay in what you call 'no man's land' where your options for either attack or defense are so bad. It's easy to see it from the outside, but very difficult to automatize and to do in your games.
I also find really interesting when you use the slow motion.
Keep it up!
Yes, exactly, so difficult to see when you're in the court! Thanks for the support!
referens to the game is an perfect school Sammy!
Mr S thank you! Appreciate it 😊
Excellent content Sandy. Very interesting to see the progression from beginner to intermediate too.
Thanks Barry! :)
I simply love your videos. Thank you so much
Very welcome!!
Excellent video, would like to see more of these analysis videos!
More to come!
Excellenct content! Really well explained and nice to see when you slow down the video in order to really follow the point. Appriciated!
Glad it was helpful!
Great content! Learning something new with every video!
That's the aim!! Glad it is useful!
Very helpful, great channel! Cheers!
Glad it was helpful!
Soooo useful....thanks Sandy 👍
My pleasure 😊
more of this pleasseee, this is so interesting!!!!!
Plenty of them here with different levels: th-cam.com/play/PLFotglr241m5NPbI2Kbx2zDkzbL3_7KEQ.html hope that helps!
Sandy great content again as usual - will now try to find your website
james flynn it’s: www.thepadelschool.com I post a lot more content there than the weekly TH-cam videos...👍
Best video so far!
Thank you! Trying to make them better and better!
What shot should the player have gone for at 03:10?
Excellent video.
Man... I can't wait for the World Tour to resume.
Thank you! And me neither!! Soon I hope!
Hi Sandy,
Some countries like Belgium have allowed people to play padel again, but only 1 vs 1. It would be so awesome from you to make a video about all games and rules that are useful in order to have a good training when you're only two. Lots of views guaranteed !
artidelart hey, yes, the 1st of those videos have been made already. Planning to release next Monday...might even post it earlier on my website though...
Thank you very much for sharing this video. One question. At 5:40, I see that your partner is serving and you are taking your position yet in a place that I cannot really identify, is that the correct place you are standing at or it is indeed the no man’s land you talk about?
Great video with may good points and tips. Will definitely take this with me out on the court. The video could absolutely have been longer with more in depth. Keep up the good work!
DjHaak great, I’ll keep that in mind I can go a bit longer! Thanks for the support 🙏
Hi I have 2 questions:
- at 6:27 there is a “good” change of direction, why is that good? He left a lot of space in the middle
-at 6:56 he plays a “wrong” smash he should do a bandeja to keep the net?
Thx from Italy really good video
Giacomo Bertazzolo great questions. I said it was a good change only because he hit the fence. If he got the angle wrong and it went to the player it wouldn’t have been. Then for the smash, a good option would’ve been the fake smash hitting softly to the back (like a bandeja) or he could’ve done a topspin down to the fence, would also have worked probably. Hope that helps 👍
Cheers!
always good material. keep up the good work.
Kristofer Granholm thank you!! 👍
Thanks!!! Great video!!!It's very helpful!!!!
Glad to hear that!
Good info , great video. Match analysis is interesting.
Glad you enjoyed it
Great content! I learned so much from this video. Now I’ll just have to teach my partner... Keep it up!
Great! Hope it helps them too!!
Great video, love all your videos
oscaremil92 thanks Oscar! 🙏🙏
Great video! Looks like your general volley position in this video in line with the second post or even one step behind - as opposed to what you say in other videos where the volley position is between first and second post. My volley game is really bad, and I think the position that you use here is more suitable for me because it gives more reaction time and sometimes an option to let the ball bounce in front before returning. Normally I don't even serve volley because I find it so much easier to hit after the bounce (luckily my opponents don't come forward to punish me either). Do you have any general advice on volley positions for players who are a little uncomfortable with the volley?
Thanks for your comment! The reason we say the "second post" or slightly in front is because usually it gives you enough time to hit a good volley or enough time to react should you be lobbed.
The Best vídeo. Thanks 🙏
Thanks Jose!
Great video analysis!
Glad you enjoyed it
Excellent! Now, how to get my mixed partner (wife!) to watch this and take note! Oh, yes, and me too!
Diplomatically I suggest!! hahaha
Hello, fantastic video!! What would this level correspond to in the LTA Padel ranking system? A 4.5?
do both teammates have to stand in the same position either by the net or behind the service line or does it make sense to position one behind the service line and the other in front?
At the WPT level you see players moving independently as they are analyzing options to come forward, but usually move straight away once they get there. At the level of this game you would most likely suggest to players to move together as a pair.
What would you say their padel rating is?
Amazing video, thanks for that! One thing isn't clear to me though. At 6:09 when your teammate is serving, you are kind off standing in the no-men-zone.
I have been told I should never stand there, so does this mean more advanced players do stand there in some specific situations? Or is there another reason for this? :)
Thank you! That's a great question. Yes, there are times at a higher level where players are standing in no mans land briefly between points, as they are transitioning up (or down) the court. In this particular situation, I think it is just the net position where the player is one extra step back because they are anticipating a lob...
@@ThePadelSchool Okay thanks a lot!
Great video!
Thanks!
Great video! Thank you!
You are welcome!
The most problem i have right now is to defend a good slice just above net hight from my opponents. Do you cover that in any video? Stay at front of the net or is the best option to stay behind the service line?
When you say defend a good slice, you are at net and they are attacking from the back with slice? If you are at net, that is always the position you want to try and hold on to...often that means hitting defensive/block volleys back into the corners for your opponents and waiting a better opportunity to attack...(hope that answers the question)
The Padel School Yes that's what I mean! Then I need to practice my defensive/block volleys. Do you cover any of that?
Not specifically a slice shot, but this video I talk about preparing for this type of shot: th-cam.com/video/qwa78175FdE/w-d-xo.html and also this I talk about it a bit: th-cam.com/video/XlguG-OAq-s/w-d-xo.html. But it might be worth it's own video...
Also, worth me mentioning that if you've come from tennis, it is often the volley mentality that needs to adapt. Tennis players view all volleys as attacking shots, but many times in padel you are trying to setup for the next ball or defending a fast ball. If you can change that mentality, that automatically helps when getting to net! (if you aren't from tennis then its less about changing the mentality then considering it...!) hope that helps.
The Padel School Thank you. I'll check them out. Awesome videos, awesome work!
thanks a lot...we need this again and again ")
Will see what I can do!
Thanks Sandy. Loved the video. What type of shot and direction would you advise in the first "defending the smash" part? He was too agressive on the first smash return, but what then?
Michel Raveyts glad you like it. Give me the exact time you’re talking about on the video (minutes:seconds)...and you question is what he should’ve done on the smash or what he should do the next ball?
@@ThePadelSchool 4:09. What shot-choice do you recommend?
Michel Raveyts a controlled shot into the corner or middle (he’d have kept a decent net position and forced them back). I recommend only going for that aggressive shot if you can hit it out of the court or finish the point...
Great video
WaterHeroKitesurfing thank you! 🙏
Great video. Its the same player everytime making all the misstakes though 🙈
Sometimes that happens...the next day could be completely different... :)
Nice
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Sandy if you call them ''between pre preview level and the beginner level'' i think i'm just someone who is only holding the padel racket lol
😂
Nobody is asking the really important question here... How can you buy that fancy coffecup?? :)
Hahahaha finally...someone noticed haha considered my "merch"! :)
same guy lost all points
Sometimes that happens...although this is only a selection during the match.
Great Content!
Thank you! Appreciate it!!