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
Embedded Files
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 3 – GLASS USE IN BACKPLAY
Theme
Control the ball after the back glass
Main game situation: Back play
Objective: Neutral defense
Key points
Positioning 1 meter in front of the glass
Don't run to the ball
Hitting the ball in front of your body after the glass
Drills:
Consciously allowing the ball to bounce against the glass
Training timing
Name the moment when reading the glass
Coaching:
"Let the ball come to you."
"Don't rush."
"First position, then strike."
🎯 MAIN OBJECTIVE WEEK 3
Players can control a ball returning off the back glass and maintain their position in back play.
📚 PLAYER LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Correctly estimate the ball's trajectory after the back glass
Don't run towards the ball, but create space
Hitting the ball in front of the body after the glass
Remain calm when hitting the ball with high pressure
Adopt a recovery position after hitting the ball
🎓 TRAINEE LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Name a maximum of 3 technical points of attention when handling the glass
Have players wait for the correct timing (don't force it)
Position correctly in relation to the back glass
Name 4 steps in padel handling during coaching
Observe ball skills without over-coaching
📍 TRAINING 1 – OBSERVING + ASSISTING (2 hours)
1️⃣ Observation Assignment
Observe 2 players when the ball hits the back glass.
Use this diagram:
OBSERVE
Does the player stay 1 meter in front of the glass?
Does the player read the ball's trajectory after the bounce?
Does their head remain steady?
DECIDE
Does the player play immediately or wait?
Does the player try to force the ball?
Does the player choose a neutral solution?
EXECUTE
Point of contact in front of the body?
Body balance?
Racket control?
FEEDBACK
Did the player re-enter the rally?
Was the intention neutral?
2️⃣ Exercise – Glass Awareness
Setup: Coach deliberately plays deep balls against the back glass.
Player assignment: Don't hit before the bounce. Let the ball hit the glass first.
Focus: Timing
Quiet
Coaching phrases:
"Let the ball come to you."
"Wait... and now."
"Stay 1 meter in front of the glass."
"Don't rush."
Observation (3 points max)
Correct distance to the glass
Hitting the ball in front of the body
Recovering to a center position
📍 TRAINING 2 – BASIC TECHNIQUE AFTER THE GLASS (2 hours)
Warm-up (game-oriented)
Rally at the back, where every deep ball must be processed via the glass. Focus:
Timing over strength
Calmness and control
Coaching:
“First position, then strike.”
“Create space for yourself.”
“Stay low in your legs.”
Core 1 – Technique (Applying GRASS)
GRIP Continental control
POINT OF CONTACT After bounce against glass, in front of body
ARM ACTION Compact controlled movement
STANCE Slightly sideways, wide support base
Drill: Glass control + Depth
Player A plays deep ball
Player B:
Split step
Leans back slightly
Allows ball to hit glass
Plays deep neutral ball back
Coaching phrases:
“Stay calm.”
“Use short steps.”
“Don’t lean back.”
“Ball in front of your hip.”
Common mistakes
❌ Standing too close to the glass
❌ Trying to hit the ball too early
❌ Leaning back
❌ No recovery position
Correction:
“Keep your distance from the glass.”
"Wait for the right moment."
"Stay upright and lean slightly forward."
"After the shot, return to base."
📍 TRAINING 3 – TACTICAL INTRODUCTION (2 hours)
Theme: Glass as a tool, not a problem
Exercise – Forced Glass
Rally format: Every deep ball must be played via the glass.
Objective: Player learns to use the glass as an extension of the field.
After the rally:
What was your intention?
Were you calm enough?
Was your position correct?
Here you practice again:
Observe → Decide → Execute → Feedback
📊 WEEK 3 – TRAINEE REFLECTION
What went well?
Players remained calmer on deep balls
Timing after the glass improved noticeably
Coaching limited to key points
Players understand that the glass gives time
What can be improved? Apply more variation in ball speed
Allow players to recover to center position more quickly
Monitor depth more consistently
Correct even more clearly when leaning back
📷 Visual reference: Glass handling
4
Pay attention to:
Distance to glass
Body center of gravity within support area
Ball in front of body
Recovery to center
🧠 What does the examiner look for in week 3?
✔ Player understands the function of the glass
✔ Timing has visibly improved
✔ Coaching is calm and concrete
✔ Maximum 3 points of attention
✔ Positioning is actively corrected
✔ Realistic practice format
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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