Julian, a coach, discusses the significance of serving strategy and net coverage in padel. He advises serving cross-court and covering the middle to prevent opponents from exploiting openings. Effective communication between partners is essential, as they should move to cover the anticipated return based on the server’s signal.
When returning, the player should cover the middle when their partner serves to the right, and serving to the middle and closing angles can help gain more points. The key to success in padel, played in a rectangle, is to take away the returner’s angles and serve to the middle 90-95% of the time. By implementing these strategies, players can improve their game and start closing gaps.
