Flat bajada
A forceful bajada with little spin, hit after a high rebound off the back glass to push the opponents back or win the point.
When to play it
Off a high rebound when you are set and balanced. When the opponents are not well positioned.
How to play it
Let the ball come off the glass and move with it. Take it at its highest point, side on, and hit through. Aim deep or at the feet.
Common mistakes
Hitting it before you are set. Going long into the back glass for an easy rebound.
Rules for this shot
Questions
Is the flat bajada legal in padel?
Legal under Rule 12.3: the ball has bounced on your side and you may play it in the air off your back glass before its second bounce (Rule 13c).