Short angle
A sharp diagonal ball that lands near the side of the opponents' court close to the net, pulling them wide and forward.
Quand le jouer
When the opponents are deep and the front corner is empty. From the net, on a slow ball you can angle. To open the court for the next shot.
Comment le jouer
Aim for the side of their court, close to the net. Take pace off and use topspin or slice so it drops quickly. Cover the straight reply, which is their easiest answer.
Erreurs fréquentes
Going for the angle from deep, where the ball has too far to travel. Hitting their side wall before the bounce, which loses the point.
Règles de ce coup
Questions
Le coup short angle est-il autorisé au padel ?
Legal under Rule 14 if it bounces in their court before touching a wall or the fence.