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Need help on which hand to use
I’m generally equal on both hands. I would say my shots are better with my left, but I have a lot more strength with my right. So basically my smash is better by 50% on my right, my other shots including the serve are better by 10-15% on my left. I play on the right side because I generally play with better players. Thank you very much.
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u/Percevaul1w ago
If you can play leftie, play leftie. It's a huge advantage in most padel scenarios.
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u/mercynuts1w ago
If you're usually playing on the right then I'd say play left handed. Helps the partnership dominate the middle of the court. I'd only play right handed on the right as a choice if you struggle to return serve backhanded. And then if you get to play on the left then switch to right hand where your improved smash will come into play
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u/teamherbivore1w ago
Which hand do you typically use for the other thing?
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u/ukfi1w ago
What other thing? Asking the important question here. 😱😜
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u/teamherbivore1w ago
Whatever else he does with his hands? I think the OP might have been trolling us but all in good humour
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u/Nashman891w ago
Try some strokes with one hand and then the other to see what feels the best. A third option is to sit on your hand for a while first to change the feeling.
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u/AdComprehensive78791w ago
I wonder if double forehand is a thing just like it’s creeping in tennis. In tennis, the issue is it takes longer to change grip, which prolly is more detrimental in padel since the rally is quicker
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u/Mr_Coastliner1w ago
Can't you serve with your left then swap over to your right post serve or while your partner is taking a lob shot and you have time? I'm a lefty and it usually works pretty well when teamed with a Right handed person.
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