Half-volley
Hitting the ball just after it bounces, close to your feet, when you are caught between the back of the court and the net.
When to play it
When a ball lands at your feet as you move forward. When you cannot get back to let it reach the glass.
How to play it
Get low and keep the racket face still. Short movement, contact just after the bounce. Lift it deep or drop it at their feet.
Common mistakes
Swinging at it and mistiming the bounce. Standing up straight and hitting into the net.
Rules for this shot
Questions
Is the bote pronto legal in padel?
Legal: a half-volley is played after one bounce, so it is a groundstroke under the rules and is good as long as you play it before the second bounce (Rule 12.3, Rule 13.1c).