Due to the racket which is shorter than the tennis racket, we can say that the padel must be played with one hand, both on the forehand and backhand side. False. You can use the backhand with both hands without any problem. But be careful, not just anywhere and anyhow. Here are some ideas that might help you.

The two-handed backhand: Professionals of padel use it, why not us. Indeed, if you come from tennis and you achieve a backhand with both hands, do not hesitate to keep it for your padel. On the other hand, if you start on padel and playing backhands is complicated for you, performing this shot with both hands will give you more control over the ball as well as reducing the risk of injury to the wrist and elbow.

When to use the two-handed backhand?

It is best used for all balls played in front of you, from the knee up to the waist. The reverse will be realized without effect, flat. It will be easier and recommended to play the balls coming directly than the balls out of the window.

  • For players playing left, right handed, this setback will be used during service returns directly or after rebound on the first side window with the intention of going forward. You can use it during the game if you do not want to move from your "zone".
  • For the right-handed players playing on the right, the backhand will be used to put under pressure the opponents who would be at the net, to fix them while playing them on the body. Then, taking the ball early will allow you to find angles including the short cross grid.
  • For left-handers playing on the right, we will resume the same situations as for right-handed players playing on the left.

When not to use the backhand with both hands?

For all the balls you will have to play behind you, with the glass, as well as all the balls you want to cut (effect from top to bottom).

On the fly ?

On the fly, you can use both hands to hold your pala until the moment of impact. Once the ball is hit, finish with one hand to recover the balance of the body and finish the gesture correctly.

Finally the two-handed backhand may be a formidable weapon if: you play it by moving forward, shorten the gesture and seek to fix your opponents on the fly. In the opposite case, you risk giving balls easy to play to your opponents or even make the mistake.

Do not hesitate, try your backhand with both hands and most importantly, have fun.

In this video notice in which position plays Marta Marrero the backhand with both hands.

Julien Bondia

Julien Bondia is a teacher of padel in Tenerife (Spain). Columnist and advisor, he helps you play better through his tutorials and tactical/technical articles padel.

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