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Backhand(Revés)

The groundstroke on your non-dominant side, often hit two-handed.

Beginner
Category: Basic Shots
Difficulty: beginner
Spanish: Revés

What is the Backhand?

The backhand is played on the opposite side of your dominant hand. In padel, two-handed backhands are common for added stability and control.

When to Hit the Backhand

When the ball comes to your non-dominant side.

How to Hit the Backhand

  1. 1
    Use a two-handed grip for stability (recommended for beginners)
  2. 2
    Turn your shoulders to face the side wall
  3. 3
    Keep the racket head up during preparation
  4. 4
    Rotate your hips and shoulders through the shot
  5. 5
    Finish with the racket over your shoulder

Video Tutorial

Backhand | The Padel School by The Padel School

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