How should YOU hit off the back glass?? Padel Tactics

One of the more difficult shots to hit well in padel is off the back glass!

The options are to play the ball as a lob or low to the feet of the volleyer. Players use a lob the majority of times, as it is less risky and a good way to neutralize the point.

From the Coach
"Players often play this ball when they had time to get behind the ball, this shot should be used as a defensive shot when there aren't any other options."

Sandy focused his attention from tennis to padel in 2010, learning the game with several trips and courses in Spain. His education in Sports Biomechanics, combined with playing and coaching at an international level (both in tennis and now padel) puts him in a great position to share his insights in the sport, hopefully helping others learn in the process.

[anipi]

Love your videos, well said! As a squash player the over use of this shot when players are easily in a good position to hit forward is very noticeable 👍

[kimball]

Great explanation and the examples further helps realizing when to actually keep this shot in mind during the heat of the moment! Another thought; have you considered making a commented video on one of your game-sessions? Id find it super interesting watching a set or 2 of you guys playing while you comment it a bit throughout if possible! Also, a video touching the sibject of "when to use the side glass" would be interesting!

[Vladishere]

Guy looks a bit like a younger Novak Djokovic 😂, tnx for the good video

[madmiroh]

Hi,
I'm facing a serious issue sometimes while returning off the glass in narrow areas (like corners) I hit my head twice with my racket with my follow through 🙃 and had serious injuries, what should I do to avoid this?

[eugenepaul]

As a server, after the bounce (below waist of course) can you hit off the glass on your own side before it goes over the net??. Obviously a trick serve. Still haven't found a answer

[sofiaferreira]

Thanks for the video ! How can I easily spot a ball that is going to die just before it gets to the back glass?

[julia]

I never have the strength to get it over on the other side. I always reaches just before the net on my own side. What do you think I should do? 😞

[rudesssolo]

Shots at 4:40 sound like an assault rifle XD

[rafaelaizpun]

so many smash fakes, just destroy that ball!