Soft overhead
An overhead played for placement over pace, to keep the net and wait for an easier ball.
Wann du ihn spielst
On a lob that is not good enough to smash. When you want to keep the net position.
So spielst du ihn
Turn side on and take the ball in front. Play it with control towards the corner or the middle. Return to the net.
Typische Fehler
Trying to win the point from a poor position. Playing it short in the middle where they can attack.
Regeln für diesen Schlag
Fragen
Ist der Schlag soft overhead 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).