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Volley(Volea)

Hitting the ball before it bounces, typically at the net.

Beginner
Category: Net Play
Difficulty: beginner
Spanish: Volea

What is the Volley?

A volley is hitting the ball in mid-air before it bounces. It's the most frequent shot in padel due to the importance of net position.

When to Hit the Volley

When positioned at the net and the ball comes within reach.

How to Hit the Volley

  1. 1
    Maintain a ready position with racket in front
  2. 2
    Use short, compact swings
  3. 3
    Keep your wrist firm on contact
  4. 4
    Punch through the ball rather than swinging
  5. 5
    Recover quickly to ready position

Video Tutorials

HOW Do the PROs Hit Such COMPACT and POWERFUL VOLLEYS? by The Padel School

Improve your volley in 3 steps! by The Padel School

Related Shots

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