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 8 – SMASH
Objective: Score a point
Focus:
High hitting point
Full arm action
WEEK 8 – SMASH & MAKE A POINT, the real decisive weapon at the net.
We maintain the same structure as in previous weeks: realistic playing style, GRASS technique, 4-step padel handling, and coaching phrases.
🎯 MAIN OBJECTIVE WEEK 8
Players can execute a smash under controlled conditions to finish the point, with correct timing, position, and technique.
📚 PLAYER LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Recognize and utilize a high point of contact
Position correctly under a high ball
Perform a smash with a compact arm action
Optimize racket head and body position
Create a point with a targeted smash (corner, feet, glass)
Adopt a recovery position after a smash
🎓 TRAINEE LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Recognize a player's smash moment (observe + decide)
Name a maximum of 3 technical points of attention
Apply GRASS: Grip, Point of Contact, Arm Action, Stance
Players learn to recover correctly after a hit
Keep coaching short and effective
📍 TRAINING 1 – OBSERVE + ASSIST (2 hours)
1️⃣ Observation Assignment
Observe 2 players at the moment of a smash:
OBSERVE
Does the player recognize a high ball?
Does the player position themselves correctly?
Split step/small steps when stepping in?
DECIDE
Smash to the opponent's corner or body? Do you prefer power or precision?
EXECUTE
Point of impact high and in front of the body?
Compact arm action?
Balancing the body?
REFACE
Point made or pressure applied?
Recover correctly after the impact?
2️⃣ Drill – Smash repetition
Setup:
Coach plays a high lob to the player at the back.
Player starts at the back, step in for the smash.
Assignment:
Execute the smash towards the diagonal corner or the opponent's feet.
10 repetitions per player
Coaching phrases:
"Step in, don't jump too early."
"Point of impact high in front of the body."
"Compact arm action."
"Recover immediately after the impact."
Observation (max. 3 points)
High point of impact utilized
Compact arm action
Recovery position after impact
📍 TRAINING 2 – SMASH TECHNIQUE (2 hours)
Warm-up
Rally form: backhand → lob → smash
Focus: Timing and body position
Coaching:
“Look where you're going to hit.”
“Compact and controlled.”
“Move with the ball.”
Core 1 – Technique (applying GRASS)
GRIP Continental or light Eastern
POINT OF INTERFACE High in front of the body
ARM ACTION Short, powerful upward swing
STANCE Shoulders diagonal, weight on the forefoot, slightly bent knees
Drill: Smash + Placement
Player B receives a lob from the coach:
Step in, small step
Point of contact high, in front of the body
Smash diagonally or towards the feet
Recover to net position
Coaching phrases:
“High and diagonal.”
“Use your wrist for direction.”
“Recover immediately for the next ball.”
Common mistakes
❌ Jumping too early or stepping in too late
❌ Hitting the ball too far from the body
❌ Swinging too far / off balance
❌ No clear target
Correction:
“Step in, stay low in the starting position.”
“Point of contact in front of your hips.”
“Compact movement.”
“Recover after the shot.”
📍 TRAINING 3 – TACTICAL INTRODUCTION (2 hours)
Theme: Choosing the Smash Moment
Drill – Decision Moment:
Coach alternates between high and low lob shots
Player announces: “Smash” or “Control lob”
Post-shot evaluation: Was the choice correct?
Focus: Observe → Decide → Execute → Feedback
Coaching:
“Choose wisely, not every high ball is a smash.”
“Focus on angle or feet.”
“Recover immediately after the shot.”
📊 WEEK 8 – TRAINEE REFLECTION
What went well?
Players recognize high ball more quickly
Choose the smash moment better
Compact shot visibly improved
Coaching limited and effective
What could be improved?
Consistent placement on feet or corner
Faster recovery
Variation in smash power/control
📷 Visual reference smash
Note:
High point of contact
Compact upward swing
Shoulders diagonal
Direct recovery to net position
🧠 What does the examiner look for in week 8?
✔ Player chooses the right moment for smash
✔ Compact, controlled stroke
✔ Correctly applied GRASS
✔ Visible recovery after stroke
✔ Coaching: short, specific, and maximum 3 points
✔ 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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