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 12 – TEST
Provide complete training
Conduct analysis
Reflection
WEEK 12 – REVIEW, EXAM PREPARATION & SIMULATION, so that the 12 weeks are complete and exam-ready.
🎯 MAIN OBJECTIVE WEEK 12
Players can fluently combine all padel situations and play a full rally with tactical choices, correct technique, and network control. Trainees are prepared for the practical exam and observation.
📚 PLAYER LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Backplay: correct starting position, defensive lob, rally control
Transition: recognizing short balls, deep approaches, net control
Net play: volleys, Bajada, Gancho, Smash, Kicksmash
Team agreements visible: communication and position
Scoring points through tactical choices
Maintaining a consistent recovery position
🎓 TRAINEE LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Visualize all 4 steps of padel handling: Observe → Decide → Execute → Feedback
Name a maximum of 3 technical/tactical focus points per player
Coaching should be brief, concrete, and professional
Have players reflect on each phase of the rally
Observe and provide feedback for exams
📍 TRAINING 1 – REVIEW ALL ZONES (2 hours)
1️⃣ Observation + Assist
Observe the entire rally 2 against 2:
OBSERVE
Does the player recognize the ball type and position?
Correct positioning in backcourt, transition, net play?
DECIDE
Is the tactical choice visible: neutral, build-up, point?
EXECUTE
GRASS applied correctly with each shot
Ball in front of the body, correct footwork
FEEDBACK
Is the point result correct?
Is recovery visible after each shot?
2️⃣ Drill – Full Rally Combination
Assignment:
Backcourt → transition → net play → advanced shot (Bajada/Gancho/Smash/Kicksmash)
Rally at least 12 shots
Coach observes and records
Coaching phrases:
“Choose your shot consciously.”
“Shot + movement = one action.”
“Communication visible.”
“Recover after each shot.”
📍 TRAINING 2 – SIMULATION EXAM (2 hours)
Simulate exam situation: 2 vs. 2
Trainee observes and notes 4 steps of padel handling per player
Evaluate GRASS, tactical choices, recovery, team communication
Coaching:
“Observe, identify 3 key points.”
“Focus on game concept, not just technique.”
“Limit feedback during rally, observe first.”
📍 TRAINING 3 – REVIEW OF SPECIFIC STROKE (2 hours)
Backplay: lob, slice
Transition: approach, short ball, net takeover
Net play: volleys, Bajada, Gancho, Smash, Kick Smash
Focus on precision, speed, and variety
Coaching phrases:
“Control over power.”
“Recover after stroke.”
“Aim for the opponent's feet or corner.”
"Compact arm action."
📊 WEEK 12 – TRAINEE REFLECTION
What went well?
Players combine zones smoothly
Technique and tactics visible
Coaching short and effective
Recovery and team communication consistent
What could be improved?
Make better use of variation in shot direction and speed
Have players correct more quickly during rally
Increase rally tempo for realistic pressure
📷 Visual reference Week 12 – Exam simulation
Note:
Back play → transition → net play smoothly
GRASS applied correctly on all shots
Team communication visible
Recovery position after each shot
🧠 What does the examiner look for in week 12?
✔ Full rally combining backstroke → transition → net play ✔ Correct technique and GRASS ✔ Visible tactical choices ✔ Consistent recovery position ✔ Short, concrete coaching, maximum 3 points ✔ Realistic practice and pressure
✅ This week completes the full 12-week program:
Weeks 1–6: Basics, defense, transition
Weeks 7–9: Net takeover, smash, kick smash
Weeks 10–11: Full rally and advanced net play
Week 12: Review, exam simulation
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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