Flat backhand
A direct backhand with little spin, for pace when the opponents are back.
When to play it
On balls at a comfortable height when both opponents are deep. To hit through the middle of the court.
How to play it
Turn the shoulders fully and step in. Meet the ball in front with a square face. Finish towards the target.
Common mistakes
Using it against net players, who volley it easily. Hitting late, so it goes wide.
Rules for this shot
Questions
Is the flat backhand 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).