Scissor-kick smash
A jumping smash with a scissor action of the legs, for balance on a ball that is slightly behind you.
Wann du ihn spielst
On a lob that is going over you. When you cannot get fully under the ball.
So spielst du ihn
Turn side on and push off the back foot. Swap the legs in the air as you swing. Land on the front foot.
Typische Fehler
Trying to smash hard instead of placing the ball. Landing off balance.
Regeln für diesen Schlag
Fragen
Ist der Schlag scissor-kick smash im Padel erlaubt?
Legal under Rule 14b as long as the ball bounces in their court before it touches their glass or mesh (Rule 13g). Touching the net or posts with your racket or body during the point loses it (Rule 13a).