Welcome to the Beginner’s and Novice Padel Guide to the Intensive Padel Experience!

If you’re eager to dive into the exciting world of Padel, our Padel Beginner level is tailor-made for you. Whether you’re a complete novice or have some familiarity with Padel, our intensive program promises a transformative experience.

Who is a Novice Padel Player?

As a novice, you may have limited or no Padel experience, possibly dabbling in occasional games or stepping onto a Padel court for the first time. Your background in ball sports, coupled with basic knowledge of Padel rules or other racquet sports like Tennis, Ping Pong, or Squash, sets the stage for your journey.

The Intensive Padel Program

Our goal is to elevate your Padel skills swiftly and make the learning process enjoyable. The Basic Intensive Padel training, offered in our 3 or 5 Days Intensive Padel Clinic (Camp), delivers:

• Daily Training Sessions: 09:00-11:00 & 12:00-14:00, totaling 4 hours of on-court Padel training.
• Duration: 12 hours for the 3-day experience, and 20 hours for the 5-day program.
• Structured Breaks: Providing time for recuperation.
• Ample Q&A Time: Before, between, and after sessions.

Personalized Learning Experience

Participate solo or with a group of up to 4 players on one court, guided by a Top Padel Trainer/Coach. To make the most of the intensive training, a basic level of fitness is recommended.

Developed with Expert Collaboration

Our intensive Padel program is the result of a collaborative effort between Alpa-Management.com, EventBooking.top, and ILovePadel.eu, leading to the innovative Intensive Padel Play© (IPP©) Methodology. Join us and embark on a journey to unlock the pleasure of playing Padel at its highest level in a short, intensive timeframe.

Unlocking Padel Excellence: Beginner Level Training Overview

In our Beginner Level Intensive Padel Training, we prioritize building a strong foundation and imparting essential skills to kickstart your Padel journey. Here’s a glimpse of what the program encompasses:

1. Understanding Padel Essentials: Delve into a comprehensive explanation of all facets of Padel, from court dynamics to game rules, ensuring a solid grasp of the sport.
2. Mastering Padel Racket Techniques: Learn the art of holding your Padel racket with precision, gaining confidence and control for effective gameplay.
3. Fundamental Strokes Mastery: Dive into the basics of both drive and reverse strokes, cultivating a strong foundation in Padel’s core techniques.
4. Service Fundamentals: Hone your skills in executing a basic Padel service, understanding the nuances of placement and strategy.
5. Volley Techniques: Explore the basics of drive and reverse volleys, essential for effective net play and strategic maneuvering during matches.
6. Ball Rebound Techniques: Master the art of utilizing the wall to control ball rebounds, an integral skill for both offensive and defensive gameplay.
7. Optimal Court Positioning: Understand the general positioning on the court, enhancing your awareness and ability to navigate the Padel playing field strategically.

Our Beginner Level Training is crafted to provide a holistic understanding of Padel, empowering you with the skills and knowledge needed to elevate your game. Join us in this immersive experience, where each aspect is carefully tailored to ensure your journey into Padel is both educational and enjoyable.

Day 1: Immersive Journey into Padel Excellence

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

Morning Session (09:00 – 11:00)

• Introduction and Refreshments (8:30 – 9:00): Begin your day with a warm welcome and a brief introduction over coffee or refreshments.
• Physical Warm-up (5 minutes): Cardiovascular exercises without the ball to activate specific Padel-related muscles.
• Ball Warm-up (10 minutes): Engage in parallel and cross-court rallies, both half-court and baseline, with the ball.
• Technical Training (30 minutes): Dive into the basics of forehand and backhand techniques. Utilize ball carts for exercises focusing on body position, arm movement, impact moments, and optimal ball contact height.
• Rally Exercises (15 minutes): Apply the newly learned techniques in practical rally exercises for forehand and backhand strokes.
• Cut Technique (30 minutes): Explore the intricacies of forehand and backhand cut techniques. Use ball carts for exercises emphasizing body positioning, ball height, arm movement, and impact moments.
• Slice Technique Practice (15 minutes): Apply the learned techniques in various stroke exercises for forehand and backhand slices.
• Stretching (10 minutes): Wind down the session with a comprehensive stretching routine.
• Closing Remarks (5 minutes): Consolidate your learnings from the 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)

• Repeat of Morning Warm-up (5 minutes): Cardiovascular exercises without the ball.
• Ball Warm-up (10 minutes): Re-engage with parallel and cross-court rallies, focusing on half-court and baseline play.
• Rebound Wall Techniques (30 minutes): Explore basic techniques for forehand and backhand rebounds off the wall. Utilize ball carts for exercises emphasizing body position, ball height, arm movement, and impact moments.
• Ball Rebound Stroke Practice (15 minutes): Apply the learned techniques in practical exercises for drive and setback strokes off the wall.
• Volley Techniques (30 minutes): Dive into the basics of forehand and backhand volleys. Use ball carts for exercises emphasizing body positioning, ball height, arm movement, and impact moments.
• Volley Stroke Practice (15 minutes): Apply the learned techniques in various stroke exercises for forehand and backhand volleys.
• Stretching (10 minutes): Wind down the session with a comprehensive stretching routine.
• Closing Remarks (5 minutes): Consolidate your learnings from the afternoon session.

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 2: Elevating Your Padel Skills Continues

Morning Session (09:00 – 11:00)

• Physical Warm-up (5 minutes): Begin with cardiovascular exercises to activate Padel-specific muscles.
• Ball Warm-up (10 minutes): Engage in parallel and cross half-court rallies, volley against volley rallies, and parallel and cross-court baseline rallies.
• Lob Techniques (30 minutes): Explore various lob techniques, including those with and without the wall. Utilize ball carts for exercises emphasizing body position, arm movement, impact moments, optimal ball contact height, directions, and objectives of the lob.
• Lob Practice with Basic Strokes (15 minutes): Combine lob practice with fundamental strokes, understanding when and how to play the lob and how to counter it.
• Bandeja Shot Technique (30 minutes): Delve into the technique of the basic “Bandeja” shot (Tray). Utilize ball carts for exercises focusing on body position, leg movement, arm travel, impact moments, optimal ball contact height, and directions.
• Bandeja Practice (15 minutes): Engage in rally exercises to master different directions and speeds of the “Bandeja” (Tray).
• Stretching (10 minutes): Wind down the session with a comprehensive stretching routine.
• Closing Remarks (5 minutes): Consolidate your learnings from the morning 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)

• Repeat of Morning Warm-up (5 minutes): Cardiovascular exercises without the ball.
• Ball Warm-up (10 minutes): Re-engage with parallel and cross-court rallies, volley against volley, cross-court rallies, and cross-court rallies with low balls and lobs.
• Counter-Lob Techniques (30 minutes): Explore counter-lob techniques and the descent of the ball off the wall. Focus on body positioning, ball height, arm movement, and impact moments.
• Counter-Lob and Descent Practice (15 minutes): Mix counter-lob and descent practice with previously learned strokes.
• Attack Smash Techniques (30 minutes): Delve into attack smash techniques, understanding body positioning, ball height, arm stroke, leg movement, and the moment of impact.
• Smash Practice with Bandeja (15 minutes): Practice smashes along with the “Bandeja” (Tray), learning to choose the optimal moment to finish a point.
• Stretching (10 minutes): Wind down the session with a comprehensive stretching routine.
• Closing Remarks (5 minutes): Consolidate your learnings from the afternoon session.

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 Padel Strategies and Real-Game Scenarios

Morning Session (09:00 – 11:00)

• Physical Warm-up (5 minutes): Start with cardiovascular exercises without the ball, preparing specific muscles for Padel.
• Ball Warm-up (10 minutes): Engage in parallel and cross-court rallies, volley against volley, cross-court rallies, and cross-court rallies with low balls and lobs.
• Service and Return Techniques (30 minutes): Delve into the intricacies of the service and return of service. Understand the rules, body positioning, arm movement, impact moments, optimal ball contact height, and directions and speed of the serve and return.
• Service Practice (15 minutes): Train service and return techniques, focusing on body position, arm movement, impact moments, optimal ball contact height, directions, and speed.
• Defensive Tactics (15 minutes): Explore correct positioning and tactics for effective defense based on your opponent’s gameplay. Learn to move with your partner and anticipate your opponent’s shots during defense.
• Offensive Tactics (15 minutes): Develop strategies for optimal positioning during an attack. Adapt your positioning based on your opponent’s gameplay, move with your partner, and predict your opponent’s shots while on the offensive.
• Stretching (10 minutes): Wind down the session with a comprehensive stretching routine.
• Closing Remarks (5 minutes): Consolidate your learnings from the morning session.

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)

• Repeat of Morning Warm-up (5 minutes): Cardiovascular exercises without the ball.
• Ball Warm-up (10 minutes): Re-engage with parallel and cross-court rallies, volley against volley, cross-court rallies, and cross-court rallies with low balls and lobs.
• Review of Learned Shots (45 minutes): Reflect on and review all the shots learned during the “Intensive Midweek Padel Clinic.”
• Game with the Coach (45 minutes): Apply your acquired skills in a real-game scenario, playing with the coach.
• Stretching (10 minutes): Wind down the session with a comprehensive stretching routine.
• Closing Remarks and Farewell (5 minutes): Review the day’s lessons, followed by an intensive farewell for as long as you like.

Concluding the Intensive Padel Clinic, you’ve not only mastered individual techniques but also gained strategic insights for real-game situations. Whether in defense or attack, you’re now equipped to navigate the Padel court with confidence.

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!