Angled volley
A short, sharp volley angled towards the side fence, often out through the side opening, to finish a point.
When to play it
On a ball close to the net, above net height. When an opponent is out of position.
How to play it
Get close to the net and take the ball early. Open the face and guide the ball across your body to the side. Aim to bounce before the service line near the side.
Common mistakes
Trying the angle from the service line. Overhitting, so it carries deep and comes back off their glass into play.
Rules for this shot
Questions
Is the volea angulada legal in padel?
Legal under Rule 14.1a once the ball has crossed the net. You lose the point if you play it on your opponents' side before it crosses (Rule 13.1f) or touch the net or posts with your body or racket (Rule 13.1a). Once it has bounced, it may leave through the side opening (Rule 14.1d), and the opponents may chase it outside only where out-of-court play is allowed (Rule 16).