Sandy from The Padel School explains a common mistake volleyers make when their opponent hits a slice shot, which often results in the ball going into the net. This error is prevalent among beginner to intermediate level players, and is often caused by the opponent’s use of a slice from the back of the court.
To counteract this, Sandy recommends keeping the racket face slightly more open during contact and going through the ball to add momentum, instead of stopping with the racket. Recognizing an opponent’s slice involves observing their body position and racket swing. If they open their racket face under the ball or if the volleyer has consistently missed balls into the net, then slice is likely being used.
