Backspin drop shot
A drop shot with heavy backspin, so it stops quickly after the bounce or even comes back towards the net.
When to play it
When both opponents are deep. On a high, slow ball.
How to play it
Open the face more and cut sharply under the ball. Keep the swing short. Aim to bounce it close to the net.
Common mistakes
Cutting so much that it hits the net. Floating it high.
Rules for this shot
Questions
Is the backspin drop shot legal in padel?
Legal under Rule 14b. If the backspin carries the ball back over the net after its bounce, Rule 14g lets the opponents still play it, as long as they do not touch the net, the posts or your court.