Padel · Drill of the week · Week 1

Cross-court rally

Rally diagonally, above net height, into the back of the box — consistency over power.

Video walkthrough

Coming soon

The on-court video for this drill is in production. The full step-by-step is below — and our in-depth guide goes deeper still.

How to do it

1Use the continental (“handshake”) grip, and keep the same grip for both forehand and backhand.
2Keep a short, compact backswing and meet the ball out in front of your body.
3Aim a metre over the net into the back of the diagonal box — not at the lines.
4Rally cross-court with a partner, count your longest streak, then beat it three times.

Coaching cue

Short backswing, watch the ball onto the strings.