Padel Equipment
You hold this in your hand to hit the ball.
racket
The back line of the court is called this.
baseline
A basic shot where your palm faces forward.
forehand
To participate in a match against others.
to compete
The first shot that starts a game.
serve
This divides the court into two halves.
net
This supports the net and keeps it in place.
net post
A shot where you hit the ball with the back of your hand facing forward.
backhand
To throw the ball in the air before serving.
to toss
When the ball touches the ground and then goes up again.
bounce
If the ball hits this and goes outside the court, it is out.
If the ball lands outside the court, we say it is ___.
out
A powerful overhead shot.
smash
To fail to hit the ball.
to miss
This area is surrounded by walls and a net, where the game takes place.
court
glass wal transparent barrier is part of the padel court and can be used in play.
glass wall
The player who starts the game by hitting the ball.
serving player
Hitting the ball before it touches the ground.
volley
To return difficult shots and prevent losing a point.
to defend
When you hit the ball in such a way that it rotates while moving.
spin
This is the area where you must stand when serving.
service box
What happens if you win a point after deuce?
advantage
A special type of shot that makes the ball rotate.
spin
To strike the ball with your racket.
to hit
A shot hit from above your head, usually with great force.
smash