The padel study & internship assignment
🎯 What are you working towards?
As an intern, you should be able to:
Analyze strokes using GRAS
Recognize intent
Design realistic exercises
Conduct safely and professionally
Provide three clear focus points
Create a positive learning environment
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Create a:
📘 Fully developed portfolio format
📝 Internship report (exam level)
📋 Lesson preparation format according to the Royal Dutch Lawn Tennis Association (KNLTB)
🎾 12-week lesson program
linked to your internship
4 Steps to Padel Practice
(Observe – Decide – Execute – Provide Feedback)
GRAS
5 Main Game Situations > Game Situations
5 Intentions
Game-Realistic Training
Professional Attitude & Fair Play > Code of Conduct & Padel Teacher/Padelle Lessons
🎾 WEEK 1
🎯 Main objective of week 1
Players can play a stable rally from the backcourt with correct positioning and basic footwork.
📚 Player learning objectives
Adopt a correct starting position
Hitting the ball in front of the body
Executing a split step upon contact with the opponent
Basic tactical choice: high on the backhand or soft and deep
🎓 Trainee learning objective
Identify a maximum of 3 technical points
Correctly apply GRASS in analysis
Visualize 4 steps in padel handling
📍 TRAINING 1 – OBSERVING + ASSIST (2 hours)
1️⃣ Observation assignment
Observe 2 players in the backcourt.
Use this diagram:
Observe
Are they standing 1–2 meters behind the service line?
Are they split-stepping?
Are they touching the ball in front of the body?
Decide
Are they playing neutrally or forcing?
Are they choosing high on the backhand?
Execution
Balance?
Racquet control?
Feedback
Result vs. intention?
2️⃣ Drill – Rally Control Backhand
Line-up:
2 players diagonally
Only behind the service line
Assignment:
Keeping 10 balls in a row in play
Control tempo
Coaching phrases:
“Stay calm and upright.”
“Ball in front of your body.”
“Small steps, not big strides.”
“First balance, then hit.”
Observation (3 points max):
Head still at the moment of contact
Wide support surface
Racquet head slightly closed
📍 TRAINING 2 – BASIC TECHNIQUE (2 hours)
Theme: Forehand & Backhand Backhand
Warm-up (game-oriented)
Rally Backhand – Cross only
Focus:
Rhythm over speed
Placement before power
Coaching:
“Look for depth, not speed.”
“Keep time and space.”
Core 1 – Technique (Applying GRASS)
GRIP
Check continental grip
POINT OF CONTACT
In front of body
ARM ACTION
Compact swing
STANCE
Side-turn
Drill: Ball Control + Positioning
Player A plays deep ball
Player B must:
Split step
Step in with opposite foot
Return deep neutral ball
Coaching phrases:
“Split at the moment of contact.”
“Turn your shoulder in.”
“Return in front of your hip.”
Common mistakes
❌ Too upright
❌ No split step
❌ Ball next to body
Correction:
“Bend your knees slightly.”
“First feet, then racket.”
“Create space for yourself.”
📍 TRAINING 3 – TACTICAL INTRODUCTION (2 hours)
Topic: Recognizing Intention
Exercise: Moment of Choice
Situation: Opponent is at the net.
Ask the player before the shot:
What is your intention?
Options:
Lob
High on the backhand
Soft and deep
After the shot:
What was the result?
Was the intention correct?
This is the 4th step: feedback.
📊 WEEK 1 – TRAINEE REFLECTION
What went well?
Coach calmly
Maximum 3 points of attention
What could be improved?
Control the tempo
Adjust the exercise more quickly
📷 Visual reference backside
Note:
Knees slightly bent
Racket in front of the body
Weight on the forefeet
🧠 What does the examiner look for in week 1?
✔ Safety ✔ Calm coaching ✔ Realistic game exercise ✔ 3 clear points of attention ✔ Understanding the game concept
De padelleraren opleiding beoordeelt je op de hoofdlijnen:
Didactiek & Methodiek
Technisch & Tactisch Inzicht
Professionele houding & reflectie
Achterspel → tijd winnen, in spel blijven
Voorbeeldvaardigheid → goede uitvoering in context
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