Backhand drive
The backhand from the back of the court, usually one-handed with a continental grip, played with slice to keep the ball low.
When to play it
From the back on your backhand side. Off the glass when the ball comes past your hip.
How to play it
Turn your shoulders early, racket back high. Swing from high to low with a little slice. Keep the ball low over the net.
Common mistakes
Using a two-handed tennis backhand that leaves you short of reach. Hitting up and floating the ball.
Rules for this shot
Questions
Is the revés legal in 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).