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What is Drive side / backhand side in Padel?

The two halves a pair divides between them — the right ('drive') side and left ('revés'/backhand) side for right-handers. The left-side player is often the pair's designated finisher of smashes in men's padel.

Example: Most star pairs put the bigger hitter on the left side.

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