A compilation that tells a simple story: nothing is over
The video published by the official Premier Padel channel gathers a selection of actions attributed to the Red Bull “Out The Court” label. The principle is as much marketing as it is spectacular: to highlight these sequences where, when the point ‘seems’ dead, a player still finds a solution — sometimes by retrieving the ball beyond the court limits when the court allows it.
On the pages dedicated to the operation, Red Bull describes these moments as ‘wild and unpredictable’ actions, where players continue the rally off the court to bring back an almost impossible ball. And during certain stages, these ‘Out The Court moments’ can be replayed on screen at the next tournament, with a public voting system. Learn more about the Red Bull “Out The Court” concept.
Why Tapia is a perfect fit for this format
The Argentine ‘Mozart’ doesn’t need to force it: his game is already full of contrasts. He alternates relaxation, sudden accelerations, and a reading of trajectories that gives the impression he arrives half a second before everyone else. On paper, Tapia is a left-side player — and the FIP indicates him as associated with Arturo Coello, with a reference status at the top of the ranking. Official FIP profile of Agustín Tapia.
In this best-of, it’s not just ‘the shot’ that stands out: it’s the way he creates continuity. In other words, Tapia doesn’t always look for the highlight. He first seeks to stay alive in the rally… then to make you pay for the ‘extra’ ball.
Tactical insights: what these points really say
1) The defense that already prepares the attack
‘Out The Court’ sequences often create an illusion: we remember the run, the slide, the ball returned with precision. But the essential part is what precedes it. Tapia repositions quickly, and above all, he directs his return to avoid the opponent’s comfort zone. We see many balls replayed into the body or towards the transition, to prevent the opponent from calmly re-arming.
2) The ‘soft’ hand on the low ball
When the rally breaks down and the ball drops, Tapia excels at returning a short, troublesome ball, like a chiquita (low ball to the center), or varying the tempo on a controlled volley. If you’re still unsure about the vocabulary, our in-house reminder is here: Complete Guide: the names of padel shots.
3) Glass management: clean exit, gaining time
In many ‘survival points,’ the difference is made on the first defensive ball after the rebound: glass exit, a higher return to breathe, or conversely a tight ball to block the promotion. Tapia has this ability to ‘break’ the opponent’s attack without offering an easy ball to finish.
4) The transition: bandeja, vibora… and choosing the right moment
Tapia is often associated with magic in attack, but the compilation reminds us of a fact: his strong zone is also the transition. A bandeja (control overhead) to keep the net, a vibora (aggressive sliced overhead) to open the angle, and only then the finish if the ball is perfect. The ‘show’ often comes from a simple choice: not finishing too early.
What this changes for his opponents
This type of best-of has an unexpected downside: it shows why ‘playing well’ is not always enough against Tapia. If the opponent doesn’t finish the point cleanly (depth, height, angle, speed), Tapia recovers… and turns defense into a counter-attack.
- You need to finish cleaner: not ‘hard’, but ‘definitive’ (good zone, good rebound, good timing).
- You need to take away time: the neutral ball in the middle is an invitation to inspiration.
- You need to accept replaying: against Tapia, a point ‘won’ too early rarely exists.
In training: 4 simple ideas to steal from the best-of
- Glass routine: 10 minutes of glass exits, looking for a high and deep trajectory, without forcing.
- Chiquita + promotion: string together a low ball to the center then a coordinated two-person advance, without exposing yourselves.
- Controlled transition: series of bandejas targeting the long diagonal, goal ‘zero fault’.
- Survival reflex: points started in a defensive situation (balls at the feet), with the instruction ‘stay alive 3 shots’.
Key takeaways
- The Red Bull “Out The Court” label highlights these actions where the rally sometimes continues off the court.
- For Tapia, the spectacular comes first from one thing: reading (placement, timing, return).
- The tactical key: to defend to regain the net, not just to save the ball.
- To progress, work on the glass, the transition, and ‘neutral but troublesome’ returns.
Where to watch the video
The compilation is available on YouTube via the official Premier Padel channel: BEST OF AGUSTIN TAPIA: RED BULL “OUT THE COURT” | PADEL POINTS 2025. If you’re looking for the “Out The Court” context from Red Bull, the explanatory page (in French) is a good entry point: Red Bull – Moment Out The Court.
