In padel, the serve is a crucial shot since it establishes the tone of the point. The serve is crucial for the following reasons:
Starting Point: Since the serve starts every point, it’s important to get off to a fast start and exert pressure on your opponents.
Positioning: You might gain the upper hand by forcing your opponents into a defensive position from the very beginning with a well-placed serve.
Variety: You may keep your opponents guessing and throw off their rhythm by varying the speeds, spins, and placements of your serves.
Strategy: You can gain an instant advantage by strategically serving to exploit your opponent’s vulnerabilities, such as their backhand or less dominant side.
Setting Up Play: You can influence the rally’s pace and direction by using a strong serve to set up the subsequent shot.
Gaining proficiency with the serve can help you win more points and greatly enhance your overall game. Please let me know if you need help honing your serve.
This is a fascinating video that explains how to make the service better.