Unexpected backhand flick
A quick, wrist-led backhand used to rescue a ball close to the body, which sometimes surprises the opponents because there was no visible backswing.
Kiedy to grać
When a ball is on top of you at the net and there is no room for a full backhand. On a ball that clips the net and dies in front of you.
Jak to zagrać
Keep the elbow in front and use a short flick of the forearm and wrist. Aim low over the net or at the feet of the nearest opponent. Get the racket back up in front of you at once.
Typowe błędy
Flicking with a floppy wrist, which sends the ball anywhere. Relying on it when better footwork would give you a proper stroke. Overusing the wrist, which can strain the forearm.
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Pytania
Czy unexpected backhand flick jest dozwolone w padlu?
Legal under Rule 14 if it is one hit and the ball lands in the opponents' court.