Feather touch
An informal name for very light contact that lifts the ball just over the net, so it lands short and barely bounces.
Cuándo jugarlo
When both opponents are deep in their court. On a slow ball near the net that you can cushion.
Cómo jugarlo
Hold the racket loosely and open the face slightly. Meet the ball with almost no swing, lifting it rather than hitting it. Aim just over the net and away from the nearest opponent.
Errores habituales
Using it when an opponent is close to the net. Touching the net with your racket as you reach, which loses the point.
Reglas de este golpe
Preguntas
¿Es legal la feather touch en el pádel?
Legal under Rule 14 b. Play the ball on your side of the net and do not touch the net: both would lose the point under Rule 13 a and f.