In this episode, Manu Martin shares five essential recommendations to perfect your padel serve. He emphasizes that the speed of the serve is not always crucial and that it is often better to opt for a backspin to control the ball. He also recommends moving towards the net after each serve and choosing the service zone based on the opponent's position. These tips will help you improve your performance and gain the upper hand on the court. Don't forget to try them out and share your impressions!
In contrast to tennis, where speed is frequently valued, the first advice highlights that in padel, faster serves do not always result in greater results. Finding the ideal speed for efficient volleys is essential since the returner has more chances to react to a quick serve in padel. To position themselves favorably for the subsequent stroke, players should concentrate on keeping control of the ball's pace.
The second piece of advice advises players to use backspin when serving since it works especially well with padel. Backspin increases the server's chances of winning the point by keeping the ball low and making it tough for opponents to return the ball successfully. After the serve, the objective is to control the net and put pressure on opponents with smashes and volleys.
The third piece of advice emphasizes the significance of the shot and run technique, which calls for players to head straight for the net after serving. After serving, many novices have a tendency to stand still, which might make it more difficult for them to take advantage of opportunities at the net. Players can position themselves for a volley by sprinting to the net, which facilitates recovery from a subpar serve.
The fourth piece of advice suggests that players think about the direction of their serve, especially when they are up against talented opponents who are adept at exploiting rebounds. The opponent may be forced to make hazardous and challenging strokes, such health volleys, if you serve towards their feet. This calculated positioning might throw off the opponent's rhythm and give the server an advantage.
If a player feels more at ease on one side of the court—the backhand or forehand side—the fifth advice advises them to use the Australian model of serving. Players can continuously play to their strengths during the game with this strategy. Additional tutorials will be offered to provide a detailed explanation of this serving approach for people who are not familiar with the Australian model.
Manu Martin encourages viewers to apply the five suggestions made in the episode to their practice sessions by summarizing them at the end. He advises that people share their experiences in the comments section and asks for their opinions. For more padel stuff, he also invites viewers to subscribe to his YouTube channel and follow him on Instagram. In order to encourage learning and advancement in the sport, the episode concludes with a reminder to share the video with other padel enthusiasts.