Improvers Padel Course (6 Weeks)

🎾 Join our Improver’s Padel Course (6 weeks) at Glossop Padel, coached by LTA Level 2 padel coach Paul Rogan - @padelwithpaul_ 🎾 Ideal for anyone returning to play after a break, or players who have just completed the beginner’s course. Game-based learning is used to emphasise good stroke technique. We will cover forehand (bajada) and baseline strokes (chiquita), lobs and smash (bandeja) technique. Games and point-based scenarios are used to introduce team tactics.
 🎾 Week 1: Foundations & Consistency Reset the basics, improve control & confidence. Technique: Grip, ready position, the split step. Basic forehand & backhand (both wall & normal shots) smooth swing rhythm. Positioning: Basic court zones, distance from side/back walls, moving as a pair Drills: Cross-court forehand/backhand rallies, alternating shots, simple cooperative point play Goal: Keep 8/10 shots in play, know where to stand when not hitting. 🎾 Week 2: Serving & Returning Start every point with an advantage Technique: Flat serve, slice serve, body serve — consistency, power, service rules. Return: Neutralising a strong serve, short vs deep returns, keeping it low. Positioning for returns. Tactics: Where to serve, what your partner does when you serve. What to watch on return Drills: Serve boxes, target serving, returning serves. Goal: Consistent second serve, reliable return that keeps you in the rally. 🎾 Week 3: The Volley & Net Dominance Control the net — the #1 way to win points Technique: Forehand/backhand volley — short punch, firm wrist, eyes on ball. High volleys = smash. Low volleys = open face & lift Positioning: Ideal net position, moving side-by-side as a pair, when to go forward/back Drills: Feed & volley, "king/queen of the net" approach shot + volley sequences Goal: Confident at the net, recognise when to attack vs stay back. 🎾 Week 4: Wall Shots & Defence/Attack Turn defence into offence — padel's unique superpower Technique: Forehand/backhand glass/wall shots — contact point, height control, spin and lob — height + depth + landing zone Positioning: Recovering after a wall shot, covering the court, switching positions. Drills: Side wall exchanges, back wall rebounds, defensive lob + recover. Goal: Use the wall confidently and lift a good lob when under pressure. 🎾 Week 5: Tactics & Court Geometry Play smarter, not just faster Tactics: Where to aim — angles, depth, behind opponents; mixing up pace; "one shot at a time" mindset and communication between partners Patterns: Serve + net, lob + advance, wide shot → open court → finish. Identifying opponents' weak side Drills: Point play with constraints (e.g. no volleys first 3 shots); "target zones" scoring, identify & exploit weakness games Goal: Have a plan; know where to go before you hit, simple clear communication 🎾 Week 6: Match Play, Pressure & Review Put it all together — real game situations Review: Quick recap of all key shots & principles from Weeks 1–5, fix 1–2 personal "weaker points" Match simulation: Scoring, time pressure, dealing with being ahead/behind, adjusting tactics mid-match Feedback: Self-reflection + coach/partner feedback, personal practice plan going forward Goal: Play complete matches with your full toolkit, know what to work on next Sign up for the full six weeks or choose the classes that suite you 🙂 4 persons