Double Padel Drills for Improved Footwork and Reflexes

As a padel player, you know just how important footwork and reflexes are in the game. Double padel drills can help you improve both of these crucial skills, making you a better and more effective player overall. Keep reading to discover some fun and engaging double padel drills that you can use to take your game to the next level.

Forehand/Backhand Footwork Drill

This drill is all about improving your footwork, and it can be done with a partner or a hitting machine.

To begin, you and your partner should stand on opposite sides of the court, with one of you controlling the ball. The person controlling the ball should hit a forehand to the other player, who will then move to the ball, hit a forehand back, and then quickly move to their backhand side to hit a backhand shot.

The player controlling the ball can mix up their shots, hitting forehands and backhands to different parts of the court. This drill will help you improve your footwork, as you’ll need to quickly move to the ball and adjust your positioning to hit both forehand and backhand shots.

Two-on-One Drill

The two-on-one drill is a great way to improve your reflexes and reaction time.

To start, one player should stand at the net while the other two stand on opposite sides of the court. The player at the net should hit balls at the other two players, who will be trying to hit the ball back while also trying to move their opponents out of position.

As the drill progresses, the player at the net can hit the ball harder and faster, forcing the other two players to react quickly and make accurate shots. This drill will help you become more comfortable with fast-paced rallies, developing your reflexes and improving your overall awareness on the court.

The “No Volley” Drill

In this drill, you and your partner will take turns hitting the ball to each other, but with a twist: you won’t be allowed to hit any volleys.

This drill will help you become more comfortable with groundstrokes, and develop your footwork and positioning skills. By forcing you to hit groundstrokes instead of volleys, you’ll need to move around the court more and adjust your positioning to hit effective shots.

Remember to focus on hitting the ball with pace and accuracy, and to move quickly and decisively to get into position for each shot. Over time, you should see a noticeable improvement in your footwork and groundstroke skills.

In conclusion, these three double padel drills are all great ways to improve your footwork, reflexes, and overall game. Incorporate them into your training regimen regularly, and you’re sure to see an improvement in your skills on the court. So get out there, hit some balls, and have fun while you become a better player!