Coach Gonzalo of Rocket Paddle Bristol highlights 4 common errors in padel serving and offers suggestions for improvement.
The first mistake is serving with the ball too low, which results in a decreased speed and parabolic hit. Players should aim to hit the ball at the maximum height.
The second error is starting the running motion too early or too late; the ideal scenario is starting right after hitting the ball and completing one full motion.
The third mistake is dropping the ball too close to the body and pointing the racket tip down, which can lead to hitting too low and decreasing swing speed.
Lastly, players should focus on adding the correct slice to the ball, neither going from low to high nor too quickly from high to low. The speaker also advises players to bring the racket above the ball to add slice and push forward after hitting to give the serve length. He suggests being smart on the court and finding the right intensity for serves, and concludes that serving with a better slice and placement is more effective than serving fast and unpredictably.
