Kids Padel Footwork and Ball Control in Training
By The Party People,
Kids padel footwork and ball control took shape in Miwa’s second week of training, with practice covering movement, racket touch and forehand setup. She worked on striking without a bounce, landing one foot in each marked spot, and stopping a fed ball with her racket. The sequence links movement to ball control.
Miwa’s second week of padel training focused on beginner foundations, guided by a coach through movement and racket-control practice. The session paired simple ball tasks with footwork and forehand preparation. See the session with Miwa and learn about Padel Party, indoor padel arena in Sawangan, Depok.
The work reflects the child-focused coaching offered through the Padel Party Youth Academy, which serves young players across different stages of development. The emphasis here was on building control through clear, manageable actions.
Kids padel footwork and ball control start with basics
The session connected foot movement, racket awareness and ball control as building blocks for a young player. Miwa practised hitting the ball before it bounced, then moved through a drill that asked her to jump and land with one foot in each marked spot.
The coach also threw a ball for Miwa to stop with her racket. This gave her practice meeting an incoming ball and controlling it rather than immediately taking a full shot. These tasks keep attention on balance, timing and racket contact, all useful foundations for later rally practice.
A step-by-step practice sequence
The activities moved from making contact to controlling movement and preparing a forehand. The progression can help young players focus on one task at a time:
- Strike the ball without letting it bounce, practising contact and timing.
- Jump and land with one foot in each marked spot, following the footwork instruction.
- Stop a thrown ball with the racket, then rehearse the forehand preparation cue.
For forehand preparation, Miwa moved her left hand away and pointed it toward the glass. Practising that movement alongside ball control helps make the preparation part of the stroke visible and repeatable. Coaches can bring the same building blocks together as a child becomes more comfortable with each action.
Youth Academy progress and the next step
Padel Party’s Youth Academy is designed for children aged 6 to 16, while Miwa’s age is not specified here. Parents can follow academy progress through the Padel Party app, where players receive a written report after every session and a monthly evaluation from the head coach. The app also lists Youth Academy schedules and coaching reports.
The programme offers age-based development groups, so families can explore the option that fits their child. For details about coaching and how the programme is structured, see the Padel Party coaching team. Parents who want to take the next step can register for the Youth Academy or contact the club for guidance.
Ask about children’s classes
For information about children’s classes and the next step for your family, WhatsApp Padel Party (0823-1959-2034). You can also revisit Miwa’s training session to see the practice sequence in context.