Flat backhand
A direct backhand with little spin, for pace when the opponents are back.
Quando giocarlo
On balls at a comfortable height when both opponents are deep. To hit through the middle of the court.
Come giocarlo
Turn the shoulders fully and step in. Meet the ball in front with a square face. Finish towards the target.
Errori comuni
Using it against net players, who volley it easily. Hitting late, so it goes wide.
Regole di questo colpo
Domande
La flat backhand è regolare nel padel?
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).