Soft overhead
An overhead played for placement over pace, to keep the net and wait for an easier ball.
Cuándo jugarlo
On a lob that is not good enough to smash. When you want to keep the net position.
Cómo jugarlo
Turn side on and take the ball in front. Play it with control towards the corner or the middle. Return to the net.
Errores habituales
Trying to win the point from a poor position. Playing it short in the middle where they can attack.
Reglas de este golpe
Preguntas
¿Es legal la soft overhead en el pádel?
Legal under Rule 14b as long as the ball bounces in their court before it touches their glass or mesh (Rule 13g). Touching the net or posts with your racket or body during the point loses it (Rule 13a).