Short-angle forehand
A sharp diagonal forehand that lands near the service line and runs towards the side glass, pulling the opponent wide.
Quando giocarlo
When the opponent is at the back of the court and the side is open. To open the court for the next shot.
Come giocarlo
Brush up and across the ball with topspin to bring it down quickly. Contact a little further in front than usual. Aim for the side of the service box.
Errori comuni
Hitting the angle too high, so it carries into the glass and back. Going for the angle from a defensive position.
Regole di questo colpo
Domande
La short-angle forehand è regolare nel padel?
Legal under Rule 12.3: play the ball after one bounce, off the glass if you like, before it bounces again. It must reach the opponents' court, directly or off your own walls (Rule 14.1b), and must not hit their walls or fence first (Rule 13.1g). Once it has bounced, the ball may run into their side glass or fence (Rule 14.1c).