Sandy talks on the importance of making a deliberate “chiquita” stroke in padel tennis. Three key benefits come with this approach, which can be difficult for people who have played tennis before: it changes the flow of the game, it makes it easier to find your balance, and it gives you more time to counterattack. Players can also control the ball’s descent and create space behind them by hitting gently.
Sandy suggests letting the ball bounce off the glass before hitting it, rather than trying to hit half-volley strokes quickly. It’s important to practice this technique, and Sandy suggests using the warm-up period in doubles matches to improve it. Sandy also recommends using the net partner to practice softballs during volley drills in order to change the rhythm without interfering with the practice. In addition, the coach offers tools for mastering the chiquita and lob combination in padel and for slowing down the game.
