Flat backhand
A direct backhand with little spin, for pace when the opponents are back.
Hvornår du spiller det
On balls at a comfortable height when both opponents are deep. To hit through the middle of the court.
Sådan spiller du det
Turn the shoulders fully and step in. Meet the ball in front with a square face. Finish towards the target.
Typiske fejl
Using it against net players, who volley it easily. Hitting late, so it goes wide.
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Spørgsmål
Er flat backhand tilladt i padel?
Legal under Rule 12.3: play the ball after one bounce, off the glass if you like, before it bounces again. It must reach the opponents' court, directly or off your own walls (Rule 14.1b), and must not hit their walls or fence first (Rule 13.1g).