Un winning point In padel, a shot is a shot that allows a player or pair to win the point directly, without the opponent being able to return the ball. It is a decisive and often spectacular action that reflects the technical or strategic quality of the player. Unlike a forced error, the winning point does not result from an opponent's fault but from a perfect shot.

Examples of winning points in padel:

Winning points at the net

  1. Decisive volley: A quick, accurate volley, often diagonal or cross-shot, that leaves the opponent unable to react. 2. Perfect cushioning: A ball played softly and very close to the net, impossible for the opponent to catch. 3. Double bounce shot on the glass: A shot that hits the ground, then the window, before the opponent can reach the ball.

Winning points in smash

  1. Direct exit from the field: A powerful smash that sends the ball out after a bounce in the opponent's court, making any return impossible. 5. Bounce off the wall too high: A smash that bounces into the opponent's court and then hits the window or the grid at an unreachable height. 6. Smash Pique: A smash hit with spin, bouncing so low that it becomes impossible to return. 7. By 3: A smash that bounces in the opponent's half and goes over the side glass of the court. 8. By 4: A smash that goes over the back glass after bouncing in the court.

Winning points from the baseline

  1. Cross or long line passing shot: A shot that passes between opposing players or out of their reach. 10. Perfect Lob: A ball that flies over the opponent, bounces near the back glass and becomes unattackable. 11. Surprise recovery: A spectacular defense from deep that surprises the opponent and ends in a direct point, often hitting the side window.

Winning points by effect or placement

  1. Retro effect: A ball hit with backspin, which bounces near the net and returns to its own court. 13. Side effect: A shot with spin that deflects after the rebound, preventing the opponent from anticipating. 14. Ball placed in the center: A blow placed precisely between two opponents, creating confusion that prevents a comeback. 15. Ball on the grid: A shot where the ball bounces close to the side grid, making any response almost impossible.

Winning points in spectacular recovery

  1. Ball out of bounds: An opponent hits an outbound smash, but you catch the ball out of bounds to return it for a winning point. 17. Unpredictable rebound: A ball returned from a difficult defensive position, which unexpectedly hits the glass or the grid, creating a direct point.

Winning points by opponent's forced error

  1. Constant pressure: A series of precise or powerful strikes that force the opponent to commit a foul while attempting to return. 19. Anticipation: A quick strike into a space left empty by an opponent's clumsy movement. 20. Winning shot after a serve: A direct and aggressive response to a serve, often a volley or smash, which prevents any return.

Why is this important?

Winning points are a key indicator of a player's or pair's dominance in a match. They show the ability to effectively close rallies and put pressure on the opponent. At a high level, players are constantly looking to convert their opportunities into winning points to gain the advantage.

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