Volley lob
A lob played out of the air, before the ball bounces, usually from the net when the opponents have closed in close to it.
When to play it
When all four players are at the net and the opponents are leaning in. As a surprise from a fast exchange of volleys.
How to play it
Soft hands and an open racket face. Lift the ball just over the stretched racket of the player opposite. Get ready for a smash in case it is short.
Common mistakes
Lifting it too low, so it is smashed straight back. Playing it off a fast ball you cannot control.
Rules for this shot
Questions
Is the globo de volea legal in padel?
Legal under Rule 14b: you may play the ball in the air, and the lob must bounce in their court before touching their glass or mesh (Rule 13g).