Squash shot
An emergency ball scooped low with an open face when it has nearly got past you, often off the back glass.
When to play it
When the ball is behind you and low and you can only flick it back. Off a ball that comes off the glass faster than expected.
How to play it
Open the racket face and flick the wrist under and through the ball. Aim high over the net to give yourself time. Recover your position straight away.
Common mistakes
Using it when you have time for a proper shot. Hitting it low into the net.
Rules for this shot
Questions
Is the squash shot 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).