Chiquita
A soft, low ball from the back that dips at the feet of the players at the net, so they have to volley upwards and you can move forward.
Quand le jouer
From the back, against a pair at the net who stand close. When you want to win the net back without a lob. As a change of rhythm after a few lobs.
Comment le jouer
Slow the racket down and lift the ball gently over the net. Aim at their feet or the gap between them. Move up the moment they have to play it from low.
Erreurs fréquentes
Too high, which gives them an easy volley. Hitting it and staying back, so the advantage is wasted.
Règles de ce coup
Questions
Le coup chiquita est-il autorisé au padel ?
Legal under Rule 14b. If the ball clips the net and still drops into their court, it counts as a good return under Rule 14e.