Winter in paddle, it's not just a question of courage or mentalIt's not about "holding out" the cold. It's about understanding that the game changesThe body too. The muscles take longer to respond, tendons are steeper, the The ball comes out slower.And the slightest error has consequences. cashThose who play as if it's the middle of July often miss their opportunity... or end up with a physical problem.

In winter, padel becomes a sport of preparation andadaptationAnd it starts well before the first one. Smash.

Slower, longer, more serious: the winter warm-up

If there's one thing you shouldn't rush when... temperatures are falling, it's'warming up. Fifteen actual minutesNot five half-asleep exchanges. Gradually raise the temperature, activate the legswake up the ankles hipsthen shoulders. The arm It must be warmed up before accelerating. Not the other way around.

The first volleys must be played at 60-70%, while searching for the stability support, the snowshoe well in front of you. Winter does not forgive the cold starts : elbow, shoulder, Achilles' tendon are the first to complain. Taking one's time is already earn points later in the match.

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Equipment and tactics: accepting that everything will be slower

In winter, the equipment Double count. The Balles lose pressure, the shovel becomes harder, the vibes extend further up the forearm. One overgrip In addition, guarded balls warm until the start of the match, and sometimes a slightly longer paddle tolerant make a real difference.

The same logic applies on the track: patienceThe ball goes out less, the points are build more. The first two games also serve to leave the body enter the gameMore trajectories tallless precipitation at Smashno more games squareIn defense, the first step is often slower: it's better to to anticipateflex and play simple that forcing a move is impossible.

Drinking, eating, moving… even when you don't feel like it

The trap of winter is that we don't feel the thirst neither the fatigue In the same way. Yet, we dehydrated just as much, sometimes more, especially in indoorDrink regularly, even by small sips, is essential. Drinks lukewarm, slightly salty, often go down better.

Between games, we don't freeze up. We moveswe keep the jacketwe maintain the heatAfter the match, it's the same old story: cover quicklywalk for a few minutes, drink hot et recharge the bodyWinter rewards those who take care of details,.

In the end, the cold is not an enemy. He is a all filter brewing methods.He reveals the players prepared, pacientes et smart in their game management. In winter, we win less by power that by the lucidityAnd often, it's at third set that the difference is made.

Maceo ZERHAT

Maceo Zerhat discovered padel in 2020 at Domaine De Clairis in Burgundy. He contributed to the club's expansion by bringing his energy and curiosity. Padel Magazinehe transmits his antoushiasme and his " Padel"mania" by skillfully bouncing on all the latest news about your favorite sport!

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