Learn the tactical and technical secrets behind the 7+1 overheads in padel; how to observe and analyse them, and how to teach them. In tennis there is one overhead – the smash; in padel, there are 8. They are also one of the most common shots in padel, with roughly a quarter of strokes being overheads. Find out why there’s such a variety, and why learning a combination of them is so important for player development. To finish, you’ll also take away a series of games and drills that you can use with players to develop the overhead strokes. This course was developed by a team of content creators that includes Steve Yeardley, Rafa Conde Ripoll, and Iciar Montes. 

On the course, you’ll: 

• Explore the difference between technical style and technical fundamentals for padel overheads 
• Understand why the Bandeja is the most important overhead, and how to coach it through game-based coaching 
• Learn what the eight overheads in the game are, why a player would hit them, and how a player can execute them 

The 7+1 Overheads in Padel is for any coach who wants to better understand the variety of overheads in the game and equip themselves with the knowledge to teach them. 

Reasonable adjustments are available. Please contact Tennis Scotland at the time of booking, so that they can best support you. 

Tennis Scotland is the independent governing body for tennis and padel in Scotland and provides support to member clubs and organisations. Our aim is to grow and develop a world-class, collaborative workforce, ensuring our sport remain inclusive.

As part of our workforce strategy, we want to:

• Attract, retain and develop our workforce
• Build a workforce community which services all areas of tennis and padel development
• Tap into our existing expertise to enhance specific initiatives
• Identify and engage with our coaching talent to create a workforce ambassador programme

For further information about Tennis Scotland, please visit our website