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How do you hold the net in padel?

Stay connected at a sensible distance from the tape, keep the racket ready, and recover after each ball, do not crowd or freeze.

Winning the net is only useful if you can keep a balanced attacking position once you get there. Standing too close to the tape can make fast balls difficult to react to, while standing too far back gives away attacking pressure.

The aim is to stay connected with your partner at a sensible distance from the net and remain ready for the next ball.

Don't stand too close to the net. First teaching moment.

What to do

After each volley, recover rather than freezing where you made contact. Keep your racket ready and adjust your position with your partner so the pair continues to protect the important spaces.

If one player moves significantly and the other does not react, gaps appear. Holding the net is therefore a pair movement skill as much as a volleying skill.

Don't stand too close to the net. Second teaching moment.

Why it works

Good net position gives you enough space to react while still allowing you to attack short balls and volleys.

Stay connected, avoid crowding the tape and recover after every shot.

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Training ideas from Padel Smarts tutorials, not personal coaching.