In this tutorial we will be at the bottom of the field to make a forehand and a backhand. We will not tackle the technique of these two shots but we will talk about the placement of the front foot. We will position ourselves as right-handed, left-handed will simply have to reverse.
Why position your front foot when you hit the back of the field?
When we perform a forehand or a backhand, the monitors padel ask us to put ourselves in profile. This profile position forces us to put one foot forward, left foot for a right kick and right foot for a backhand. This front leg should be slightly bent to allow a transfer of the body weight and a place of impact of the ball in front of you.
To avoid injuries during ankle or knee rotations, and especially to make a perfect shot (or almost), your front foot should be oriented towards the net post.
On a forehand, a right-handed man will put his left foot in front. The tip of the foot should be directed to the net post on our right.
In a setback, a right-hander will put his foot straight ahead. The tip of the foot should be directed towards the net post on our left.
Conversely, left-handed.
For the exits of windows, we will use the same positions of feet, which will allow us a better rotation of the body, therefore a better realization of the blow and in the end, more zones found on the opposite camp.