What’s Your Ideal Side in Padel?

Answer 10 questions about your playing style, shot selection, tactical decisions and strengths on court to discover your preference for the right or left side and your playing style!

There are no right or wrong answers. Choose the option that best describes how you actually play.

Let’s find your ideal side!

Part 1 — Shot Preferences

Question 1 — Defensive shots

When defending, which shots do you feel most comfortable using?

Forehand from the back of the court, but I can also play with my backhand

Forehand from the back of the court; I try to avoid using my backhand

Backhand from the back of the court; I try to avoid using my forehand

Backhand from the back of the court, but I can also play with my forehand

Question 2 — Attacking shots at the net

When attacking at the net, which volley feels more natural and effective for you?

Backhand volley, looking to take the initiative and put pressure on my opponents

Forehand volley, looking to finish the point aggressively

Backhand volley, focusing on control, placement and consistency

Forehand volley, focusing on control and creating opportunities

Question 3 — Overhead shots

When your opponents play a lob, what do you usually feel most comfortable doing?

Look for a smash or another attacking shot to finish the point

Play a safe bandeja to maintain our position at the net

Use a controlled bandeja or víbora to keep the pressure on

Play an aggressive víbora or look for a chance to attack

Question 4 — Building the point

When playing from the back of the court, what is your natural approach?

I try to get back to the net as quickly as possible

I focus on consistency and making as few mistakes as possible

I look for opportunities to take control of the point

I build the point patiently, looking for the right moment to attack

Question 5 — Handling difficult balls

When your opponents put you under pressure, what do you usually try to do?

Try to counterattack and take control of the point

Keep the ball in play and regain a good defensive position

Use a controlled shot, such as a lob, to recover the point

Look for a chance to turn defense into attack

Part 2 — Tactical Preferences

Question 6 — Taking control at the net

When you are at the net, what is your main priority?

Take control of the net and finish the point whenever possible

Control the net and move my opponent around to force an error

Put pressure on my opponents and look for attacking opportunities

Keep the ball deep and consistent, making it difficult for opponents to attack

Question 7 — Covering the middle

When a ball is played into the middle of the court, what is your instinct?

Take responsibility for covering the middle and attacking the ball

Communicate with my partner and take the ball when it makes sense

Be proactive and take the ball if I can create an advantage

Let my partner take it if he has a better position

Question 8 — Supporting your partner

What role do you naturally take when playing with a partner?

I naturally take responsibility for finishing points and covering the middle

I try to create opportunities while staying ready to attack

I take initiative when I see an opportunity

I prefer to play safely and let my partner take the risk of finishing the point

Question 9 — Important points

When playing an important point, what is your preferred approach?

Play patiently and wait for a clear opportunity

Be aggressive and try to finish the point

Stay consistent, reduce mistakes and make the opponents play one more ball

Take the initiative when I see an opportunity

Question 10 — Physical movement and court coverage

Which description best matches your movement and physical strengths on court?

I am comfortable moving forward and backward to take attacking opportunities

I am physically strong, cover a lot of court and enjoy attacking

I move well and focus on positioning and consistency

I am patient, consistent and comfortable defending for long rallies

Created by: @dani.padelcoach