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Return of Serve(Resto)

The shot used to return the opponent's serve.

Beginner
Category: Basic Shots
Difficulty: beginner
Spanish: Resto

What is the Return of Serve?

The return is your response to the opponent's serve. In padel, the ball must bounce before you can return it.

When to Hit the Return of Serve

When receiving serve from your opponents.

How to Hit the Return of Serve

  1. 1
    Stand in a ready position behind the service line
  2. 2
    Read the server's body language for clues
  3. 3
    Let the ball bounce before returning
  4. 4
    Aim for depth to push opponents back
  5. 5
    Move forward after a good return to take the net

Video Tutorials

How Pros Return Hard Serves (And You Can Too) by The Padel School

HOW TO Return TRICKY Serves by The Padel School

Related Shots

Serve

The underhand shot that starts every point in padel.

Forehand

The fundamental groundstroke on your dominant side.

Backhand

The groundstroke on your non-dominant side, often hit two-handed.

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