Body smash
A smash aimed at an opponent's body, so they cannot get the racket on it cleanly.
Hvornår du spiller det
When an opponent stays close to the net on a short lob. When the gaps are covered.
Sådan spiller du det
Pick the body, at the racket hip, not the head. Smash with control and a little pace. Get ready for the reply.
Typiske fejl
Aiming at the head, which is dangerous. Smashing so hard you lose control.
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Er body smash tilladt i padel?
Legal under Rule 14a: a ball that hits an opponent's body or clothing counts as a correct return, and they lose the point (Rule 13k). The conduct rules ask for fair play at all times, so keep the target low and never aim at the head.