Behind-the-back forehand
An improvised forehand played behind the body when the ball is too close to play normally.
When to play it
When the ball arrives behind you on the forehand side.
How to play it
Turn and bring the racket behind your back. Flick the ball forward with the wrist. Aim high.
Common mistakes
Using it when a normal shot is possible. Losing balance.
Rules for this shot
Questions
Is the behind-the-back forehand 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.