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Back Glass Shot(Contrapared)

Playing the ball after it bounces off the back glass wall.

Intermediate
Category: Defensive Shots
Difficulty: intermediate
Spanish: Contrapared

What is the Back Glass Shot?

Back glass shots are fundamental to padel. You play the ball after it bounces on the floor and then off the back glass, reading the angle and spin to make your return.

When to Hit the Back Glass Shot

Whenever the ball bounces off the back glass and you have time to set up your shot.

How to Hit the Back Glass Shot

  1. 1
    Read the ball's trajectory early
  2. 2
    Position yourself to the side of where the ball will come
  3. 3
    Let the ball drop to a comfortable height
  4. 4
    Use the extra time to set up a quality shot
  5. 5
    Consider hitting into your own side wall to change the angle

Video Tutorial

Stop Using the Glass Wrong: When You Should (and Shouldn't) Use It by The Padel School

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