Emergency volley
An improvised volley just to keep the ball in play, often high, when you are surprised or off balance.
Wann du ihn spielst
When the ball arrives before you are ready. When you are caught between positions.
So spielst du ihn
Get the racket to the ball with a firm face. Aim high and deep to buy time. Recover your position at once.
Typische Fehler
Trying to do something clever with it. Freezing and not moving the racket.
Regeln für diesen Schlag
Fragen
Ist der Schlag emergency volley im Padel erlaubt?
Legal under Rule 14.1a once the ball has crossed the net. You lose the point if you play it on your opponents' side before it crosses (Rule 13.1f) or touch the net or posts with your body or racket (Rule 13.1a).