How to make the tray in paddle

The tray is one of the most tactically important strokes in padel. padel and, at the same time, one of the most technically difficult to perform. Little by little you should practice and improve this stroke to raise your level of paddle.

First of all, you must be clear about the objective of the tray and howáwhen to execute it. When you have won the position near the net your purpose should be to keep the position close to the net.nerland win the point. Your opponent will throw lobs at you frequently to get you to the back of the court so that he can position himself at the net. Chen a deep lob comes at you and you don't want to hit it with power so as not to generate a rebound and give your opponent an advantage, you should try to keep your opponent at the net., because you are in an area where it is very difficult to finish the point with guarantees, it is the time for the tray.it is time for the tray.

Tactical aspects:

Where to direct the ball?

The idea is that you can return the ball in a safe way and making the opponent's response uncomfortable., If you direct the bandeja athe bottom of the runway looking for the corners y a double rebound, on the side wall and the back wall, you will make ita very complicated their return and that they cannot attack youand thus maintain your dominant position at the net.

If your level is higher and you can and you can load the ball with a lot of spin and power, you can use your tray as an offensive and winning shot.

Preparation or waiting phase

Before performing the tray:

1. Look at the trajectory of the ball thrown to you by your opponent.
2. Move towards the position you have read as fast as possible and using short lateral steps and using short side steps.
3. Follow the ball with your eyes, it may help to point it with your left hand (right hand for left-handed players).

Arming phase

1. In the arming phase you should bring the shoulder and arm backwards and the paddle at head height.
2. El frame The frame of the paddle should point to the target.
3. The left arm perpendicular to the hitting arm. hitting arm (backwards for left-handers), NOT pointing at the ball as is often said.

Hitting phase

Once you have armed your arm, it's time to hit the ball:

1. At the moment when the ball is falling you should.s extend the arm by calculating the point of impact at the height of the face.
2. Lhe ball must be separated from the body and you should impact on the the lower side of the ball, trying to give a lot of cut effect. cut to the stroke.
3. At the same time as you advance the arm holding the shovel, your body weight forward and the other arm should follow the rotation of your body. your body.
4. You have to finish the stroke with the paddle at shoulder height. shoulder widtho left (right for left-handed).

Once you have finished the stroke, remember to reposition yourself to continue playing. If you have outplayed your opponents A good defense is the best attack!

In the video attached to the article, you will see in detail how three paddle tennis of padel Agustín Tapia do it, Mapi S. Alayeto and Miguel Lamperti.

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