Willy (tweener)
A shot hit between the legs while running back towards your own back wall, used to reach a lob that has got past you. Named after Guillermo Vilas.
When to play it
When a lob has passed you and you cannot turn in time. Mostly a crowd-pleaser: a lob or the glass is usually the better choice.
How to play it
Run back facing your own back wall, with the ball dropping in front of you. Let it fall low and flick it back between your legs. Aim high to give it time to clear the net.
Common mistakes
Trying it when there is time to play a normal shot. Hitting yourself: keep your legs wide.
Rules for this shot
Questions
Is the willy legal in padel?
Legal under Rule 14: any stroke counts if you hit the ball once with the racket in your hand before its second bounce (Rules 13c, 13i and 13m), and it then goes over the net.