Pared
What is a Pared in padel?
A wall-based technique where the ball is played off the back wall to create an advantage, unique to padel.
Definition
The pared is a distinctly padel-specific shot that leverages the back wall as part of the court structure. When a ball bounces off the back wall, a player can strike it before it bounces on the court floor, creating angles and continuity that wouldn't exist in tennis. Effective pared play requires understanding ball trajectories, wall angles, and court positioning. Advanced players use the pared to transition from defensive to neutral positions and occasionally to create winning shots. It's a hallmark of intermediate and advanced padel play and represents a skill gap between tennis and padel.
Common questions
Can you hit a pared above the back wall line?
No, in padel the ball must be struck below the top of the back wall. Hitting above that line is out of bounds.