Cross-court
A ball hit diagonally across the court. It crosses the lowest part of the net and has the longest court to land in, so it is the safe choice.
Quando a jogar
As your default from the back of the court. To keep a rally going while you wait for a short ball.
Como a jogar
Open your shoulders slightly to the diagonal. Aim low over the middle of the net. Use the side glass on their side as a target after the bounce.
Erros comuns
Going too wide, so the ball lands out or hits their side glass first. Hitting cross-court so predictably that the net player waits for it.
Regras deste golpe
Perguntas
A cruzado é legal no padel?
Legal like any rally ball under Rule 14.1b. If it hits their side glass or fence before it bounces, you lose the point (Rule 13.1g); after the bounce it may run into the walls (Rule 14.1c).