Off-balance smash
A smash struck without a stable position. It is usually better to turn it into a bandeja.
Quand le jouer
Rarely: when the ball is short and there is no other choice.
Comment le jouer
Shorten the swing and aim for control. Play to the middle or deep. Recover your balance and position.
Erreurs fréquentes
Going for a winner while off balance. Ignoring the bandeja option.
Règles de ce coup
Questions
Le coup off-balance smash est-il autorisé au padel ?
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).