Beginner training plan
Your first lessonIntroduction & Foundations
Goals: Familiarize the student with the court, rules, and basic strokes. Build comfort and engagement.
Court and equipment orientation (dimensions, walls, scoring system)
Warm-up drills (mini-rallies, ball control with walls)
Basic grips: continental grip for volleys, forehand, backhand
Groundstroke introduction (forehand & backhand technique)
Serving basics (underhand serve, positioning)
Fun rally practice to build confidence
Light discussion on strategy: always play with a partner, communication basics
Lesson 2-3Core Skills Development
Goals: Establish consistency with strokes, introduce volleys & walls.
Review & reinforce forehand/backhand mechanics
Volleys: forehand and backhand volleys at the net
Wall play: how to use back glass to return shots
Positioning: where to stand during serve, return, and in rallies
Introduction to lob shots and overhead smash technique basics
Practice simple point play with proper positioning
Lesson 4-10Strategy & Match Play Foundations
Goals: Develop tactical awareness, teamwork, and apply skills in real scenarios.
Consistency training: rally drills with walls and volleys
Serve & return: practicing depth, direction, and spin variation
Defensive skills: how to defend from the back court, lob under pressure
Offensive skills: approaching the net, finishing volleys, bandeja (controlled overhead shot)
Positioning and movement as a pair (switching sides, covering lobs, communication drills)
Structured match-play scenarios (serving games, mini-matches, tactical drills)
Lesson 11+Advanced Play & Competitive Scenarios
Goals: Elevate performance for competitive or long-term play.
Advanced wall play: side glass combinations, tricky rebounds
Mastering the bandeja and vibora (attacking overhead shots)
Transition game: moving fluidly from defense to offense
Doubles tactics: poaching, cross-court control, anticipating opponent weaknesses
Advanced serving & returning strategies (placement, disguise)
Full match play with real-time coaching & analysis
Fitness & endurance training tailored for padel movements
Periodic progress reviews, identifying strengths & areas to sharpen
