The padel study & internship assignment
π― 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:
π Fully developed portfolio format
π Internship report (exam level)
π Lesson preparation format according to the Royal Dutch Lawn Tennis Association (KNLTB)
πΎ 12-week lesson program
linked to your internship
4 Steps to Padel Practice
(Observe β Decide β Execute β 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
πΎ WEEK 10 β COMBINING MAIN ACTIONS
Rally: Backhand β Lob β Net β Bandeja β Volley
Goal: Recognize key moments
π₯ Then we move on to WEEK 10 β COMBINING MAIN ACTIONS. Here we connect backhand, transition, and net play into one flowing rally. This is crucial for realistic training and tactical insight.
π― MAIN OBJECTIVE WEEK 10
Players can play a complete rally in which they effectively combine backhand, transition, and net play, with tactical choices and correct technique.
π PLAYER LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Backcourt: correct starting position, lob and defensive ball
Transition: recognize short ball, deep approach ball, net control
Net play: control volleys and smash/kick smash
Team agreements: left/right position, communication
Making tactical choices: build-up, applying pressure, finishing the point
Maintaining recovery position after each shot
π TRAINEE LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Visualize all 4 steps of padel handling: Observe β Decide β Execute β Feedback
Name a maximum of 3 technical or tactical focus points per player
Keep coaching short and specific
Have players reflect on their choices per phase
Transition from backcourt to net play
π TRAINING 1 β OBSERVE + ASSIST (2 hours)
1οΈβ£ Observation Assignment
Observe 2 players During a full rally:
OBSERVE
Does the player recognize the ball type (high, low, short ball)?
Is their positioning correct in all zones?
DECIDE
Which shot will be chosen: lob, slice, volley, smash?
Maintain neutral or apply pressure?
EXECUTE
GRASS correctly applied to each shot
Ball in front of the body, correct footwork and balance
REPORT
Was the tactical choice effective?
Did they recover correctly after the shot?
Did they maintain balance in the point?
2οΈβ£ Drill β Full Rally
Formation:
2 vs. 2
Backcourt β transition β net play
Assignment:
Backcourt: lob or defense
Transition: short ball β deep to the net
Net play: finish volley/smash/kick smash
Rally: at least 10 shots, coach observes
Coaching phrases:
βChoose your shot consciously.β
"Strike + movement = one action."
"Recover after every shot."
"Communicate with your partner."
Observation (max. 3 points)
Positioning correct per zone
Shot selection logical and tactical
Recovery and team movement visible
π TRAINING 2 β TECHNIQUE COMBINATION (2 hours)
Warm-up
Backcourt rally β short ball β approach β net volleys
Focus: timing and rhythm
Coaching:
"First observation, then action."
"Strike + movement linked."
"Stay balanced and low."
Core 1 β Applying GRASS in combination
GRIP: Continental / Eastern depending on the shot
POINT OF INTERFACE: In front of the body on every shot
ARM ACTION: Compact on volley, upward on lob/smash
STANCE: Weight on the forefoot, knees slightly bent, wide support base
Drill: Rally combination
Coach starts rally
Players must:
Back play: lob/slice neutral
Transition: short ball β deep to the net
Net play: volley/smash/kick smash
Coaching phrases:
βSee what the opponent is doing.β
βDecide: build up or finish.β
βStay compact and low at the net.β
βRecover after every shot.β
Common mistakes
β Taking the net too early
β Too high or flat balls
β Lack of team communication
β Forgetting recovery position
Correction:
βWait for the right moment.β
"Keep the ball low and deep."
"Communicate with your partner."
"Always recover after your shot."
π TRAINING 3 β TACTICAL CHOICE COMBINATION (2 hours)
Theme: Rally Decisions
Exercise:
Full 2-on-2 rally
Players name each shot: "Neutral / Build-up / Score a point"
Coach notes choices and results
Focus: Observe β Decide β Execute β Feedback
Coaching:
"Choose your shot with intention."
"Make team agreements visible."
"Don't forget your recovery position."
π WEEK 10 β TRAINEE REFLECTION
What went well?
Players combine zones better
Tactical choices visible
GRASS correctly applied to all shots
Coaching brief and effective
What could be improved?
Increase the tempo of the entire rally
Make direction and depth more consistent
Make communication even clearer
Quickly correct incorrect shot selection
π· Visual reference combination rally
Note:
Flowing back play β transition β net play
Shot and movement linked
Recovery position visible
Active team communication
π§ What does the examiner look for in week 10?
β Player combines zones effectively
β Logical and tactical shot selection
β Correctly applied grass
β Visible team agreements
β Consistent recovery and position
β Brief and concrete coaching
De padelleraren opleiding beoordeelt je op de hoofdlijnen:
Didactiek & Methodiek
Technisch & Tactisch Inzicht
Professionele houding & reflectie
Achterspel β tijd winnen, in spel blijven
Voorbeeldvaardigheid β goede uitvoering in context
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