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 4 β TRANSITION ZONE
Theme: From defense to net
Objective:
Play deep approach ball
Move directly
Key:
Strike β follow through
Split step upon arrival at net
Coaching:
"Play deep and go."
"Stay low at the net."
Week 4 = Transition zone. This is where the game is won or lost.
Until now: defense. From now on: decide when to take the net.
π― MAIN OBJECTIVE WEEK 4
Players recognize the right moment to launch an attack from the backfield and move to the net in a controlled manner.
π PLAYER LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Recognize short or high balls as moments of attack
Play deep approach balls
Move directly towards the net after the shot
Perform split step upon arrival at the net
Keep the ball low in transition
π TRAINEE LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Explicitly identify transition moments
Learn players that shot + movement are one action
Maximum 3 points of attention per phase
Monitor ball tempo and direction
Have players reflect on their choices
π TRAINING 1 β OBSERVING + ASSISTING (2 hours)
1οΈβ£ Observation Assignment
Observe 2 players in a rally.
Use this diagram:
OBSERVE
Do they recognize short balls?
Do they see space in the opponent's area?
DECIDE
Do they stay back?
Or do they choose to attack?
EXECUTE
Is the approach deep enough?
Do they move directly through? FEEDBACK
Did they get an advantageous position?
Was the timing correct?
2οΈβ£ Drill β Approach Recognition
Formation: Coach alternates between deep and short balls.
Player Instructions: For short balls, play deep and towards the net.
Focus: Don't hesitate.
Strike + movement = one whole.
Coaching Phrases:
"Do you see the short ball?"
"Play deep and go!"
"Stay low on arrival."
"Split on contact."
Observation (3 points max)
Depth of approach
Direct follow-through
Split step timing
π TRAINING 2 β TECHNIQUE TRANSITION (2 hours)
Warm-up (game-oriented)
Rally at the back β for short balls, mandatory towards the net.
Focus:
Timing
Depth
Low ball
Coaching:
"Don't force it, control first."
"Deep in the corner."
"Keep the ball low."
Core 1 β Technique (Applying GRASS on the approach)
GRIP Continental control
POINT OF CONTACT In front of the body
ARM ACTION Compact and focused
STANCE Weight forward, step in
Drill β Approach + First Volley
Player A plays a short ball. Player B:
Split step
Plays a deep cross ball
Runs through
Performs a split step
Plays a controlled first volley
Coaching phrases:
"Strike and go."
"Stay balanced."
"First volley is control, not a winner."
"Keep the pressure."
Common mistakes
β Approach too flat
β Hesitation and lingering
β No split step at the net
β First volley too hard
Correction:
"Play deeper."
"Decide and go."
"Split on their shot."
"Control over power."
π TRAINING 3 β TACTICAL INTRODUCTION (2 hours)
Topic: When do you take the net?
Exercise β Decision Moment
Situation: 2-on-2 rally format.
Players must say before transition:
βGoβ or βStayβ
After rally:
Was the choice logical?
Was the ball suitable?
Did you get an advantageous position?
Here you consciously practice:
Observe β Decide β Execute β Feedback
π WEEK 4 β TRAINEE REFLECTION
What went well?
Players recognize short balls more quickly
Transitions were executed more clearly
Coaching remained clear
Players understand that net position is advantageous
What could be improved? Consistently keep the approach ball deep
Faster follow-through after the shot
More emphasis on first volley control
Keep the tempo higher in exercises
π· Visual reference Transition zone
Note:
Shot and movement are one action
Body center of gravity forward
Split step upon arrival
First volley controlled
π§ What does the examiner look for in week 4?
β Player recognizes the moment of attack
β Shot and follow-through are linked
β Split step is executed
β Coaching is clear and limited
β Game-realistic exercise
β Tactical choice is mentioned
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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