Wall-exit drop shot
A short, soft ball after the rebound off the back glass, played when both opponents are deep.
When to play it
When both opponents are at the back of their court. Off a slow, comfortable rebound.
How to play it
Disguise it as a normal shot. Open the face and take pace off at contact. Aim just over the net.
Common mistakes
Playing it when an opponent is near the net. Floating it high so it bounces up.
Rules for this shot
Questions
Is the wall-exit drop shot legal in padel?
Legal under Rule 12.3: once the ball has bounced on your side it stays in play off your glass and mesh until its second bounce (Rule 13c). Your shot must then go over the net without touching your own mesh or floor (Rule 13l).