Back wall forehand: adjusting racket height
Key takeaway from our Guru
How do I adjust my racket height for back wall shots?
Match your racket height to the speed of the incoming ball. Keep your racket low for fast balls to stay compact, and prepare higher when you have more time to generate spin.
What this lesson covers
The height of the racket preparation depends on the speed and trajectory of the incoming ball after it hits the back glass. When the opponent hits a hard volley that forces a quick response, the racket stays low throughout the movement. This low preparation allows for a compact swing when time is limited.
For a ball with medium speed, such as a flat volley from the opponent, the player opens the shoulders immediately after the ball bounces. The racket head remains at a medium height to maintain control. When the incoming ball is slow, the player has more time to prepare a higher racket position. This extra time allows for a full swing and the use of pronation to generate backspin for a more aggressive shot. The coach demonstrates these three heights to show how to adapt the swing to the pace of the game.
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Original video
Added on Apr 2, 2026
High, middle or low preparation for strokes off the back wall - HELLO PADEL ACADEMY by Sam Jones -
Description
What to do and how to execute the different strokes depending on the height of the coming ball. Sam Jones & Mauri Andrini will explain us how to hit these shots, where & why. Hello Padel to everyone! #differentlevel JOIN US on www.hellopadelacademy.com - Frequent updates with brand new & high quality videos for coaches & padel players. - Watch our videos on the go; anywhere, anytime! - Create & easily manage your favourite videos list. - Subscribe for free videos to smash it! - Coaching sessions in English by a purebred padel player. - Personalised step-by-step feedback to improve your technique. - Learn tips & tricks from a pro padel coach & player. - Keep in touch with your coach to stay motivated & inspired. - Treat yourself to our exclusive membership & get all the secrets. - Test your own padel skills at the “self practice” section HPA, just #differentlevel.
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Skill level
Beginner, Intermediate, High Intermediate
Court position
Backcourt
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