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 5 – VOLLEY BASICS
Theme: Compact net play
Focus:
Racket in front of body
Short movement
Keeping the ball low
Drill:
Volley without backswing
Changing direction
Coaching:
"Block, don't hit."
"Ball in front of your body."
Week 5 = Net play basics. Whoever controls the net, controls the point.
🎯 MAIN OBJECTIVE WEEK 5
Players can play a stable volley at the net with control, correct positioning, and constant pressure on the opponent.
📚 PLAYER LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Adopt the correct net position (approximately 1 meter behind the net)
Perform a split step upon contact with the opponent
Compact volley movement without a large swing
Hitting the ball in front of the body
Keeping the ball low and deep
Move together as a team at the net
🎓 TRAINEE LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Actively correct positioning at the net
Name a maximum of 3 technical points
Players learn that control is more important than strength
Observe racket control
Name team movement (closing left/right)
📍 TRAINING 1 – OBSERVING + ASSISTING (2 hours)
1️⃣ Observation Assignment
Observe 2 players at the net.
Use this diagram:
OBSERVE
Are they standing approximately 1 meter behind the net?
Are they performing a split step upon contact with the opponent?
Are they moving together with their partner?
DECIDE
Are they hitting too hard?
Are they choosing to move towards an open space? EXECUTION
Compact shot?
Ball in front of body?
Racket head stable?
REPORT
Maintaining pressure?
Is the opponent forced back?
2️⃣ Drill – Volley Control
Setup: Coach stands at the back
Player at the net
Assignment: 10 controlled volleys in a row
Focus: Compact
Keep the ball low
Coaching phrases:
“Block, don't hit.”
“Racket in front of your body.”
“Small movement.”
“Keep it low.”
Observation (3 points max)
Racket in front of body
No backswing
Low ball trajectory
📍 TRAINING 2 – NET GAME TECHNIQUE (2 hours)
Warm-up (game-oriented)
Rally format: 1 team starts at the net
1 team at the back
Net players may only play volleys. Focus:
Maintain pressure
Control tempo
Coaching:
"Easy pace."
"Find the feet."
"No risk."
Core 1 – Technique (Applying grass to the volley)
GRIP Continental grip
POINT OF ATTACK In front of the body
ARM ACTION Short, compact blocking movement
STANCE Knees slightly bent, weight on the balls of the feet
Drill – Direction & Pressure
Player at the net should:
Volley 1: cross
Volley 2: center
Volley 3: towards the body
Focus: Placement over speed
Coaching phrases:
"Keep your racket high."
"Think direction first."
"Control over power."
Common mistakes
❌ Standing too close to the net
❌ Swinging too far
❌ Hitting the ball next to the body
❌ No team movement
Correction:
"Step back a little."
"Stay compact."
"Rack in front of your chest."
"Move together."
📍 TRAINING 3 – TACTICAL INTRODUCTION (2 hours)
Theme: Maintaining Pressure at the Net
Exercise – Net Dominance
Rally format 2 vs. 2.
Net players score double points on low volleys.
Objective: Maintain pressure without forcing.
After the rally:
Was your ball low enough?
Did you maintain pressure?
Was your position correct?
Here you practice:
Observation → Decision → Execution → Feedback
📊 WEEK 5 – TRAINEE REFLECTION
What went well?
Players understood control over strength.
Split step at the net visibly improved.
Racket position was corrected more consistently.
Pressure in rallies increased.
What could be improved? Coach team movement even more clearly
More emphasis on low ball trajectory
Increase the tempo in exercises
Have players correct more quickly with large swings
📷 Visual reference Net play Basics
Note:
Knees slightly bent
Racket in front of body
Weight on the balls of the feet
Compact movement
🧠 What does the examiner look for in week 5?
✔ Player understands net position
✔ Volley is compact and controlled
✔ Team moves together
✔ Coaching is calm and concrete
✔ Maximum 3 points of focus
✔ Realistic game form
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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