Off-balance smash
A smash struck without a stable position. It is usually better to turn it into a bandeja.
Quando giocarlo
Rarely: when the ball is short and there is no other choice.
Come giocarlo
Shorten the swing and aim for control. Play to the middle or deep. Recover your balance and position.
Errori comuni
Going for a winner while off balance. Ignoring the bandeja option.
Regole di questo colpo
Domande
La off-balance smash è regolare nel 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).