Flat backhand
A direct backhand with little spin, for pace when the opponents are back.
Wann du ihn spielst
On balls at a comfortable height when both opponents are deep. To hit through the middle of the court.
So spielst du ihn
Turn the shoulders fully and step in. Meet the ball in front with a square face. Finish towards the target.
Typische Fehler
Using it against net players, who volley it easily. Hitting late, so it goes wide.
Regeln für diesen Schlag
Fragen
Ist der Schlag flat backhand im Padel erlaubt?
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).