Unexpected backhand flick
A quick, wrist-led backhand used to rescue a ball close to the body, which sometimes surprises the opponents because there was no visible backswing.
Wann du ihn spielst
When a ball is on top of you at the net and there is no room for a full backhand. On a ball that clips the net and dies in front of you.
So spielst du ihn
Keep the elbow in front and use a short flick of the forearm and wrist. Aim low over the net or at the feet of the nearest opponent. Get the racket back up in front of you at once.
Typische Fehler
Flicking with a floppy wrist, which sends the ball anywhere. Relying on it when better footwork would give you a proper stroke. Overusing the wrist, which can strain the forearm.
Regeln für diesen Schlag
Fragen
Ist der Schlag unexpected backhand flick im Padel erlaubt?
Legal under Rule 14 if it is one hit and the ball lands in the opponents' court.