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The wall joins in

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The wall joins in

In padel the ball comes back off the floor and the glass, but slower, and its spin decides at which angle and how far it flies afterwards.

Chapter 1 · The ball comes back

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The wall joins in

Sports physics · Padel

NewOct 18, 2026 · 4 chapters

An explainer film in four chapters on the physics of padel: why the ball comes back off the wall slower, how spin changes the bounce, why a topspin ball drops earlier, and how the perfect lob gets over the opponents without hitting the glass. Pause anywhere and ask.

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