Former top-level player and respected voice of the women's padel, Tenorio tasting recently delivered a very insightful analysis on the channel PsichólogodeportivommA simple concept, but often misunderstood: the performance triangle.

The “classic” triangle… and its limits

In the most common approach, the reasoning is as follows:
we focus first on the shots,
if the shots land, theattitude improves,
and if the attitude is good, then the legs move.

A seemingly logical pattern, but one that Tenorio clearly questions. According to her, it's a triangle. dangerousbecause it's too dependent on the feel of the ball. The day the shots don't go in, everything else collapses.

Reversing the logic: starting with the legs

Cata Tenorio suggests the opposite.
For her, the most effective begins with the physical.

First, move your legs, to bend down, to be constantly active.
This constant movement automatically generates a positive attitude : commitment, energy, mental presence.
And only then, the shots become cleaner, more relaxed, more just.

She sums it up very simply:
it's not the same thing to strike a blow stiff, without movingRather than striking after having moved, bent, and adjusted. The moving body facilitates the movement.

A signal also sent to the opponent

Another interesting point: this physical attitude does not only affect oneself.
A player who moves around a lot send a clear message to the opponent:
“He’s in it”, “He’s connected”, “He’s ready”.

And this external perception further reinforces the internal dynamic. The circle becomes virtuous.

A mental approach… very concrete

What Tenorio emphasizes is that the concentration it doesn't come solely from the head.
It comes through the body. By focusing attention on the legs, on movement, we move away from over-controlling technique and free up the game.

Ultimately, his message is clear:
Physical attitude takes precedence over the obsession with the perfect shot..

A concept that goes beyond padel

This performance triangle doesn't just apply to padel. It speaks to all sports where the head, body and attitude are linked.
Neglecting one vertex of the triangle weakens the whole structure.

And sometimes, the simplest solution isn't to hit harder… but to move better.

Benjamin Dupouy

I discovered padel directly during a tournament, and frankly, I didn't really like it at first. But the second time, it was love at first sight, and since then, I haven't missed a single match. I'm even ready to stay up until 3am to watch a final of Premier Padel !

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