Welcome to the Intermediate Level 1 Padel Guide to the Intensive Padel Experience!

Are you a frequent Padel enthusiast, engaging in the sport once or twice a week, perhaps with a tennis background, yet not venturing into competitive play? If so, Padel Level 1 is tailored just for you or your team.

The Intensive Padel Program: Elevating Your Game

Our mission is clear: to enhance individual Padel skills rapidly, ensuring the utmost enjoyment during play through intensive training. The Intermediate Padel Level is designed for those who seek progression in their game without compromising on the joy of learning.

Key Features of the Intensive Padel Program:

• Daily Training Sessions: Dive into 4 hours of on-court Padel training split into two sessions from 09:00-11:00 & 12:00-14:00.
• Program Duration: Choose between the 3-day or 5-day experience, accumulating 12 hours and 20 hours of training, respectively.
• Structured Breaks: Allow for essential recuperation between sessions.
• Ample Q&A Time: Engage in discussions and seek guidance before, between, and after training sessions.

Personalized Learning Experience:

Whether you prefer solo participation or join with a group of up to 4 players on one court, our Top Padel Trainer/Coach will guide you through a personalized learning journey. While a basic level of fitness is recommended, our program is designed to accommodate varying skill levels.

Developed with Expert Collaboration:

In collaboration with Alpa-Management.com, EventBooking.top, and ILovePadel.eu, our intensive Padel program incorporates the groundbreaking Intensive Padel Play© (IPP©) Methodology. Join us on this transformative journey, where we unlock the joy of playing Padel at its highest level in a condensed, intensive timeframe. It’s time to elevate your game and relish the pleasure of Padel like never before.

Unlocking Padel Excellence: Intermediate Level 1 Training Overview

Welcome to the Intermediate Level of Padel, where your journey to excellence takes a leap forward. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect from our comprehensive training program:

Court Mastery:

• Position on the Court: Learn the art of strategic positioning – where to be, when to be there, and why, always thinking ahead to gain a competitive edge.
• Zone Defense: Master defensive techniques, including wall placements in parallel and diagonal, as well as double wall strategies.
• Zone Attack: Hone your offensive skills with techniques such as volley drive, backhand, bandeja, and vibora.
• Field Positioning: Understand the nuances of positioning on the field, ensuring you are always in control.

Versatile Techniques:

Explore an array of techniques, strokes, and game situations that will enhance your prowess on the Padel court.

• Basic Drive and Reverse Strokes: Perfect the fundamental strokes that form the backbone of your gameplay.
• Drive and Reverse Cut: Add finesse to your strokes with cutting-edge techniques for both drive and reverse plays.
• Wall Rebounds: Master the intricacies of rebounding off the drive wall and backward, giving you greater control over the game.
• Volley Techniques: Elevate your game with advanced techniques in both drive and reverse volleys.
• Balloon Mastery: Learn to execute powerful balloon shots, both with and without utilizing the wall.
• Bandeja Expertise: Develop finesse in executing bandeja shots, a crucial skill in your offensive repertoire.
• Counter Balloon and Wall Descent: Gain the ability to counter opponent balloons and execute precise wall descents.
• Attack Smash: Unleash powerful attack smashes to gain the upper hand during crucial moments.
• Take Out and Rest: Understand strategic moments to take control of the game or strategically rest and regroup.
• Defense and Attack Positioning: Learn optimal positioning for both defensive and attacking scenarios.

This is just the tip of the iceberg – our Intermediate Level Training goes beyond, delving into every aspect of Padel gameplay. Join us on this transformative journey and unlock your full potential on the Padel court. Excellence awaits.

Day 1: Immersive Journey into Padel Excellence

Welcome to the first day of our Intensive Padel Training at the Intermediate Padel Level. Here’s a detailed breakdown of your training schedule:

Morning Session (09:00 – 11:00):

1. Physical Warm-up (5 minutes): Cardiovascular exercises to activate specific muscles crucial for Padel, performed without the ball.
2. Ball Warm-up (10 minutes): Engage in parallel and cross half-court rallies, along with parallel and cross-court baseline rallies.
3. Technical Training (30 minutes): Delve into the basics of forehand and backhand strokes. Learn essential elements such as body positioning, arm travel, moment of impact, and ideal ball height through exercises with a ball cart.
4. Rally Exercises (15 minutes): Practice basic strokes of forehand and backhand in rally scenarios, applying the newly acquired techniques.
5. Cut Technique (30 minutes): Focus on the forehand and backhand cut technique. Understand body positioning, ball height, arm travel, and moment of impact with exercises using a ball cart.
6. Slice Technique (15 minutes): Apply learned techniques in various stroke exercises for forehand and backhand slices.
7. Stretching (10 minutes): Engage in stretching exercises for flexibility and recovery.
8. Closing (5 minutes): Consolidate the day’s learnings and prepare for the afternoon session.

Rest and Recuperation (11:00 – 12:00)

• Shower, Change, Relax: Refresh yourself after the morning session, change into dry clothes, and take a moment to relax.
• Lunch Break: Enjoy a nourishing lunch while preparing for the afternoon.
• Tips and Tricks: Receive valuable tips and tricks along with explanations on equipment and accessories essential for Padel.
• Preparation for the Afternoon: Gear up mentally for the afternoon session.

Afternoon Session (12:00 – 14:00):

1. Physical Warm-up (5 minutes): Repeat cardiovascular exercises without the ball to activate specific muscles.
2. Ball Warm-up (10 minutes): Continue with parallel and cross half-court rallies, parallel and cross-court baseline rallies.
3. Rebound Wall Techniques (30 minutes): Explore fundamental techniques for forehand and backhand using the rebound wall. Exercises with a ball cart focus on body position, ball height, arm travel, and moment of impact.
4. Practice (15 minutes): Apply the learned techniques in various rally scenarios involving the rebound wall.
5. Volley Techniques (30 minutes): Work on the basic forehand and backhand volley. Exercises with a ball cart emphasize body positioning, ball height, arm travel, and moment of impact.
6. Volley Practice (15 minutes): Engage in rally exercises to apply the learned volley techniques.
7. Stretching (10 minutes): Wind down with stretching exercises for recovery.
8. Closing (5 minutes): Recap the day’s lessons and prepare for post-training activities.

Post-Training:

Recuperation and Q&A After your intense day of training, take time to recuperate and engage in a Q&A session. Ensure you have ample opportunity to clarify doubts and reinforce your newfound knowledge.

Day 2: Progressive Advancements for Intermediate Padel Players

Welcome to the second day of our Intensive Padel Training at the Intermediate Padel Level. Here’s a detailed breakdown of your training schedule:

Morning Session (09:00 – 11:00):

1. Physical Warm-up (5 minutes): Cardiovascular exercises to activate the specific muscles needed for Padel without the ball.
2. Ball Warm-up (10 minutes): Engage in parallel and cross half court rallies, volley against volley rallies, and parallel and cross-court baseline rallies.
3. Lob Techniques (30 minutes): Explore various lob techniques, including those with the wall and without a wall. Explanation and exercises with a ball cart for improved body position, arm travel, optimal moment of impact, recommended ball height, directional choices, and overall lob objectives.
4. Integrated Practice (15 minutes): Practice the lob along with the basic strokes, forehand, and backhand. Understand when to play the lob and how to return it effectively.
5. Bandeja (Tray) Technique (30 minutes): Delve into the technique of the basic ¨Bandeja¨ shot. Explanation and exercises with a ball cart for enhanced body position, leg movement, arm travel, optimal moment of impact, recommended ball height, and directional precision.
6. Bandeja Practice (15 minutes): Engage in rally exercises to learn the different directions and speeds of the ¨Bandeja¨ (Tray).
7. Stretching (10 minutes): Wind down with stretching exercises.
8. Closing (5 minutes): Consolidate the morning’s learnings in preparation for the afternoon session.

Rest and Recuperation (12:00 – 14:00):

• Shower, Change, Relax: Refresh yourself after the morning session, change into dry clothes, and take a moment to relax.
• Lunch Break: Enjoy a nourishing lunch while preparing for the afternoon.
• Tips and Tricks: Receive valuable tips and tricks along with explanations on equipment and accessories essential for Padel.
• Preparation for the Afternoon: Gear up mentally for the afternoon session.

Afternoon Session (12:00 – 14:00):

1. Physical Warm-up (5 minutes): Repeat cardiovascular exercises without the ball.
2. Ball Warm-up (10 minutes): Engage in parallel and half cross-court rallies, volley against a volley, cross-court rallies, and cross-court rallies with low balls and lobs.
3. Counter-Lob Techniques (30 minutes): Master counter-lob techniques and the ball descent off the wall. Focus on body positioning, ball height, arm travel, and moment of impact.
4. Integrated Practice (15 minutes): Practice the counter-lob and the descent of the wall, mixed with the rest of the learned strokes.
5. Attack Smash Techniques (30 minutes): Learn attack smash techniques. Explanation on body positioning, ball height, arm stroke, movement of the legs, and moment of impact.
6. Smash Practice (15 minutes): Engage in smash practice along with the ¨Bandeja¨ (Tray). An exercise to learn how to choose the best moment to finish the point.
7. Stretching (10 minutes): Wind down with stretching exercises.
8. Closing (5 minutes): Consolidate the day’s learnings and prepare for post-training activities.

Post-Training:

Recuperation and Q&A After your intense day of training, take time to recuperate and engage in a Q&A session, ensuring you have ample opportunity to clarify doubts and reinforce your newfound knowledge.

Day 3: Mastering the Padel Game – Intermediate Level

Welcome to the third and final day of our Intensive Padel Training at the Intermediate Padel Level. Here’s a detailed breakdown of your training schedule:

Morning Session (09:00 – 11:00):

1. Physical Warm-up (5 minutes): Cardiovascular exercises to activate the specific muscles needed for Padel without the ball.
2. Ball Warm-up (10 minutes): Engage in parallel and cross-court rallies, volley against a volley, cross-court rallies, and cross-court rallies with low balls and lobs.
3. Service and Return of Service Technique (30 minutes): Delve into the technique of the service and the return of service. Understand the rules of hitting a Padel Service, body position, arm travel, moment of impact, optimal ball height, return service technique, and directions and speed of the serve and return of service.
4. Service and Return of Service Practice (15 minutes): Train your body position, arm travel, moment of impact, optimal ball height, and directions and speed of the serve. Learn how to return a service effectively.
5. Defensive and Offensive Positioning Tactics (30 minutes): Understand correct positioning for defense and attack. Depending on the opponent’s gameplay, learn to choose between different defensive and offensive strategies. Move efficiently with your partner and anticipate your opponent’s shots.
6. Stretching (10 minutes): Wind down the morning session with stretching exercises.
7. Closing (5 minutes): Consolidate the morning’s learnings.

Post-Morning Activities (11:00 – 12:00):

• Shower, Change, Relax: Refresh yourself after the morning session, change into dry clothes, and take a moment to relax.
• Lunch Break: Enjoy a nourishing lunch while preparing for the afternoon.
• Tips and Tricks: Receive valuable tips and tricks along with explanations on equipment and accessories essential for Padel.
• Preparation for the Afternoon: Gear up mentally for the afternoon session.

Afternoon Session (12:00 – 14:00):

1. Physical Warm-up (5 minutes): Cardiovascular exercises to activate the specific muscles needed for Padel without the ball.
2. Ball Warm-up (10 minutes): Engage in parallel and cross-court rallies, volley against a volley, cross-court rallies, and cross-court rallies with low balls and lobs.
3. Review of All Shots (45 minutes): Revisit and review all the shots learned during the “Intensive Midweek Padel Clinic.”
4. Game with the Coach (45 minutes): Apply your skills in a game setting with the coach, incorporating all the techniques and tactics learned.
5. Stretching (10 minutes): Wind down with stretching exercises.
6. Closing Review and Farewell (5 minutes): Review the day’s lessons, followed by an intensive farewell for as long as you like.

What rests for the 3 Days Padel enthusiasts is a Farewell and Thank You for an Unforgettable Padel Journey for the 5 Day Players the journey continues 🙂

As the sun sets on your 3 Days Intensive Padel Experience, we extend our sincere gratitude for the passion and dedication you’ve brought to the court. To mark the conclusion of this transformative journey, we invite you to join us for a casual chat and a farewell drink on the terrace of the restaurant.

This moment is more than just a conclusion; it’s a celebration of your achievements, newfound skills, and the camaraderie forged on the Padel court. Let’s share stories, laughter, and raise a glass to the memories created during these intense and fulfilling days.

Your commitment and enthusiasm have made this experience truly exceptional, and as you bid farewell, know that the Padel community awaits your return with open arms. Until we meet again on the court or beyond, thank you for being a vital part of our Padel family.

Cheers to your Padel success and endless enjoyment on the courts ahead!