Both Returners Advance After the Return
The Situation
You have returned serve and your partner is already at the net. You are standing on the baseline.
What To Do
Move forward immediately after your return. Do not wait to see where the ball goes. Both players must reach the net together — split steps, move forward.
Why It Works
Staying back after the return creates a 1v2 situation at the net — your partner is exposed. The team that controls the net controls the point. This is the most fundamental positioning principle in padel at every level.
Court Positioning
Receiver hits return → immediately sprints toward net line. Partner already at net. Both players converge at net before opponents can play next ball.
Court View
Bird's-eye view — attacking net position
Skill Level
Serve to the Body to Jam the Returner
You are serving and want a reliable, high-percentage target that makes the return difficult.
Return Low at the Net Player's Feet
You are returning serve and the server's partner stands at the net ready to intercept.
Lob the Return Over the Net Player
The net player is aggressive and intercepts your cross-court returns consistently.