High, looping serve
A legal serve with a higher arc over the net. It lands deep, bounces higher and is useful now and then as a change of pace.
Wanneer je hem speelt
To change the rhythm after a run of flat serves. Against receivers who struggle with a higher ball off the back glass.
Zo speel je hem
Hit up through the ball from below the waist, as the serve rules require. Aim the arc to land deep in the box. Move in behind it, since it gives the receiver time.
Veelgemaakte fouten
Landing it short, where the receiver can step in and attack the return. Using it as your only serve.
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Vragen
Is de high, looping serve toegestaan in padel?
Legal under Rule 6 as long as contact is at or below the waist. The receiver must let it bounce before playing it (Rule 8.1), so the risk is a high bounce they can attack, not a volley.