Sitting recovery
A description of an improvised moment, not a technique: a player who has slipped or fallen plays the ball from the floor.
Quando giocarlo
It happens after a slip, a collision with the glass or a fall chasing a ball. Only play on if you are not hurt. Safety comes first.
Come giocarlo
From the floor, the safest reply is a high lob down the middle. Keep the racket in your hand and the cord round your wrist. Your partner should move to cover as much of the court as possible.
Errori comuni
Carrying on when you are hurt. Trying anything other than a high, safe ball.
Regole di questo colpo
Domande
La sitting recovery è regolare nel padel?
Legal under Rule 14 if the ball goes over the net into the opponents' court. Under Rule 2 an umpire can allow up to five minutes to recover after an involuntary fall.