Stop volley
A volley that absorbs nearly all the pace so the ball dies short over the net. Also called a dead volley.
Cuándo jugarlo
When both opponents are deep. Against a hard ball that you can cushion.
Cómo jugarlo
Loosen the grip slightly and give with the ball at contact. Open the face a little. Aim just over the net, away from the opponents.
Errores habituales
Playing it when an opponent is close to the net. Popping it up too high.
Reglas de este golpe
Preguntas
¿Es legal la stop volley en el pádel?
Legal under Rule 14.1a once the ball has crossed the net. You lose the point if you play it on your opponents' side before it crosses (Rule 13.1f) or touch the net or posts with your body or racket (Rule 13.1a).