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 11 – MATCH-ORIENTED TRAINING
Playing under pressure
Incorporating scoring into your decisions
Controlling your emotions
WEEK 11 – NET-SPECIFIC ADVANCED. Here we focus on advanced net shots: Bajada, Gancho, and control volleys, so players can truly finish points and maintain pressure.
🎯 MAIN OBJECTIVE WEEK 11
Players can execute advanced net shots (Bajada, Gancho, Control volley) with correct positioning, timing, and tactical choice to effectively finish points.
📚 PLAYER LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Recognize and correctly execute Bajada and Gancho
Play volleys with control, low ball, pressure on the opponent
Optimize positioning at the net (wide support surface, low stance)
Improve timing and footwork for advanced shots
Recovery after shots and maintain team agreements
Make tactical choices visible: finish the shot, maintain pressure, build neutrally
🎓 TRAINEE LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Recognize the correct moment for an advanced shot (observe + decide)
Apply GRASS: Grip, Point of Contact, Arm Action, Stance
Name a maximum of 3 technical/tactical points of attention per player
Keep coaching short and specific
Have players reflect on shot choice and results
📍 TRAINING 1 – OBSERVE + ASSIST (2 hours)
1️⃣ Observation Assignment
Observe 2 players at the net:
OBSERVE
Recognize player's lob height suitable for Bajada / Gancho?
Is your positioning correct (wide support base, weight forward, knees slightly bent)?
DECIDE
Do you choose Bajada, Gancho, or a controlled volley?
Direction: diagonal, opponent's feet, glass?
EXECUTE
Point of contact high and in front of the body
Arm action compact for Bajada/Gancho
Volleys low and controlled
REPORT
Point made or pressure built up?
Recovery correct after the shot?
Are team agreements visible?
2️⃣ Drill – Advanced Net Review
Setup:
Coach plays a lob to the net player
Assignment:
For high ball: Bajada or Gancho
For low ball: a controlled volley
10 repetitions per player
Coaching phrases:
“Step in, stay compact.”
“Bajada: diagonal, Gancho: past the opponent.”
“Volley: low and controlled.”
"Immediate recovery after impact."
Observation (max. 3 points)
High point of contact utilized
Compact arm action
Correct recovery position
📍 TRAINING 2 – ADVANCED NET TECHNIQUE (2 hours)
Warm-up
Back rally form → lob → Bajada / Gancho / Volley at the net
Focus: timing, balance, direction
Coaching:
"Enter and stay low."
"Compact arm action."
"Choose tactically: diagonal or past the opponent."
Core 1 – Applying GRASS to Bajada/Gancho/Volley
GRIP Continental/Eastern depending on the shot
POINT OF INTERFACE High in front of the body
ARM ACTION Compact, focused, upwards for Gancho/Bajada
STANCE Wide support surface, weight forward, knees slightly bent
Drill: Direction & Control
Coach plays lob/high ball to player:
Bajada diagonally to corner
Gancho past opponent/glass
Volley low and controlled
Recover to net position immediately after shot
Coaching phrases:
“Bajada: diagonal, compact.”
“Gancho: past opponent, timing is important.”
“Volley: low, control over power.”
“Recover immediately.”
Common mistakes
❌ Standing too far from the ball
❌ Swinging too far with Bajada/Gancho
❌ Ball too high or too flat
❌ Forgotten recovery
Correction:
“Stepping in, high point of contact.”
“Compact arm action.”
“Keep control above power.”
“Immediately return to net position.”
📍 TRAINING 3 – TACTICAL CHOICE NET-SPECIFIC (2 hours)
Theme: Finishing the point with an advanced shot
Drill – Decision Moment:
Coach alternates between lob and high ball
Player announces before the shot: “Bajada / Gancho / Volley”
After the rally: Analyze shot choice and result
Focus: Observe → Decide → Execute → Feedback
Coaching:
“Choose tactically: finish the point or maintain pressure.”
“Be conscious of direction and timing.”
"Always recover immediately."
📊 WEEK 11 – TRAINEE REFLECTION
What went well?
Players recognize Bajada/Gancho moments
Compact arm action visible
Volleys played in a controlled manner
Coaching: short and specific
What could be improved?
Direction more consistently to the feet/diagonal
Execute recovery more quickly
Utilize variation in hitting power even better
📷 Visual reference: Advanced Net Play
Note:
High point of contact
Compact arm action
Low volleys
Recovery after hitting
🧠 What does the examiner look for in week 11?
✔ Player chooses the correct advanced shot
✔ Grass applied correctly
✔ Recovery after hitting visible
✔ Coaching: short and specific, maximum 3 points
✔ Tactical choices visible
✔ Realistic pressure
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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