The fast-paced, strategic racquet sport of padel emphasizes accuracy, cooperation, and astute judgment. However, even experienced players develop habits that impede their development. Otro Nivel Padel’s film, “The 10 WORST Bad Habits That You Make On The Padel Court,” identifies common mistakes that can lose players confidence, points, and long-term progress.

Poor posture is among the most harmful habits. Players frequently stand too far back or too close to the net, creating wide openings for opponents to take advantage of. Failure to recover following a shot is directly related to this problem. Many players loiter in unnatural stances, leaving them open to swift returns, rather than resetting to a balanced stance.

Another significant offender is a breakdown in communication. Silence between partners in the doubles game of padel can result in misunderstandings, missing balls, and annoyance. Throughout the game, rhythm and strategy are maintained with the support of clear and constant communication.

Overhitting is another bad behavior that players have. While it may feel good to want to smash every ball for a winner, doing so frequently leads to unintentional mistakes. The goal of smart padel is to build points rather than hurry them. Similarly, a player’s tactical options are effectively limited when they fail to use the walls. The walls serve as instruments for creation and control in addition to being barriers.

Footwork is also very important. Movement that is flat-footed or lazy slows down reaction time and raises the risk of injury. Players with good footwork remain nimble and prepared for any shot. In addition, a lot of players arrive to games stiff and unprepared because they neglected to warm up properly.

Finally, a pessimistic outlook might be as harmful as any technical error. Focus and team bonding are undermined when one person dwells on errors or criticizes a colleague. Players can recover and maintain their competitiveness by being upbeat and focused on finding solutions.

Players can improve their skills and experience padel at a higher level by recognizing and addressing certain tendencies. Awareness and a readiness to adapt are the first steps toward improvement.