The padel study & internship assignment
๐ฏ 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:
๐ Fully developed portfolio format
๐ Internship report (exam level)
๐ Lesson preparation format according to the Royal Dutch Lawn Tennis Association (KNLTB)
๐พ 12-week lesson program
linked to your internship
4 Steps to Padel Practice
(Observe โ Decide โ Execute โ 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
๐พ WEEK 9 โ KICKSMASH
Focus:
Vertical Acceleration
Wrist Action
High Strike Point
๐ฅ Now we're fully unleashing WEEK 9 โ KICKSMASH & VARIATION,
exactly the same professional structure as the previous weeks.
Here, players will learn advanced kick smash techniques with rotation, speed, and precision, making them harder to defend.
๐ฏ MAIN OBJECTIVE WEEK 9
Players will be able to execute a kick smash with topspin, varying speed, and direction to pressure the opponent and score points.
๐ PLAYER LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Recognize high point of contact when lobbed by opponent
Executing a kick smash with topspin
Varying direction and speed (angle, body, diagonal)
Optimizing body position and footwork
Adopting a recovery position after a smash
Making conscious tactical choices: applying pressure or controlling
๐ TRAINEE LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Recognize the moment of kick smash (observe + decide)
Apply GRASS: Grip, Point of Contact, Arm Action, Stance
Limit coaching to 2โ3 key points per player
Have players reflect on tactical choices (applying pressure or neutral)
Observation of recovery position and positioning
๐ TRAINING 1 โ OBSERVING + ASSISTING (2 hours)
1๏ธโฃ Observation Assignment
Observe 2 players during a rally with an opponent's lob:
OBSERVE
Recognizes player Lob height and speed?
Is the player positioned correctly for the entry?
DECIDE
Execute a kick smash or a neutral lob?
Determine direction/speed?
EXECUTE
High point of contact utilized
Topspin applied
Body balanced
REFACE
Point made or opponent under pressure?
Recovery to net position correctly?
2๏ธโฃ Drill โ Kick smash repetition
Setup:
Coach plays a high lob towards the player at the back
Player starts at the back, step in for the kick smash
Assignment:
Smash with topspin towards a diagonal corner
Alternating between speed and control
10 repetitions per player
Coaching phrases:
โStep in, point of contact high in front of the body.โ
โUse the wrist for spin and direction.โ
โCompact arm action.โ
โRecover immediately after the hit.โ
Observation (max. 3 points)
High point of impact utilized
Topspin visible
Correct recovery position
๐ TRAINING 2 โ KICKSMASH TECHNIQUE (2 hours)
Warm-up
Rally form: backhand โ lob โ kick smash
Focus:
Timing & body rotation
Racket head control
Coaching:
"Enter at the right time."
"Topspin for variety."
"Stay balanced during the stroke."
Core 1 โ Technique (Applying GRASS)
GRIP Continental or light Eastern
POINT OF INTERFACE High in front of the body, slightly behind the ball for spin
ARM ACTION Upward with wrist rotation (topspin)
STANCE Shoulders diagonal, weight forward, knees slightly bent
Drill: Direction & Variation
Player B receives a lob from the coach:
Step in, small step
Point of contact high, in front of the body
Kick smash diagonally / towards the feet / along the glass
Recover to net position
Coaching phrases:
โVariation: fast or controlled.โ
โTurn wrist slightly for spin.โ
โRecover immediately to the center.โ
Common mistakes
โ Step in too early / step in too late
โ Smash too flat
โ No wrist rotation / no spin
โ Hitting off balance
Correction:
โStep in, point of contact high.โ
โTurn wrist slightly.โ
"Compact and controlled."
"Recovery after impact."
๐ TRAINING 3 โ TACTICAL CHOICE (2 hours)
Theme: Choosing the Kick Smash Moment
Drill โ Decision Moment:
Coach alternates between high and low lob shots.
Player calls out: "Kick Smash" or "Control Lob"
After the rally: Was the choice correct?
Focus: Observe โ Decide โ Execute โ Feedback
Coaching:
"Choose wisely; not every lob is a kick smash."
"Choose direction and speed deliberately."
"Adopt a recovery position immediately."
๐ WEEK 9 โ TRAINEE REFLECTION
What went well?
Players recognize the correct moment for kick smash
Topspin visibly applied
Compact arm action improved
Coaching: short and effective
What can be improved?
More consistent direction on feet/angle
Faster recovery
Better utilization of variation in speed and spin
๐ท Visual reference kick smash
Note:
High point of contact
Visual wrist rotation visible
Compact upward arm action
Recovery after impact
๐ง What does the examiner look for in week 9?
โ Player chooses the correct moment for kick smash
โ Topspin applied correctly
โ Grass technique visible
โ Recovery position after impact
โ Short, specific coaching, maximum 3 points
โ Realistic pressure in practice
De padelleraren opleiding beoordeelt je op de hoofdlijnen:
Didactiek & Methodiek
Technisch & Tactisch Inzicht
Professionele houding & reflectie
Achterspel โ tijd winnen, in spel blijven
Voorbeeldvaardigheid โ goede uitvoering in context
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