Short-angle backhand
A sharp diagonal backhand that lands short and runs towards the side, pulling the opponent wide.
Kiedy to grać
When the opponent opposite is deep and the side is open. To set up the next shot.
Jak to zagrać
Contact well in front of you. Slice or brush across the ball so it lands short. Aim for the side of the service box.
Typowe błędy
Hitting the angle too firmly so it carries. Trying it from a defensive position.
Zasady tego uderzenia
Pytania
Czy short-angle backhand jest dozwolone w padlu?
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). After the bounce it may run into their side glass or fence (Rule 14.1c).