Why is a kill shot difficult to return in wall handball?

A kill shot is difficult to return in wall handball because it is a type of placement shot designed to rebound from the front wall at an extremely low height. Because the ball bounces so close to the floor, it becomes nearly impossible for an opponent to reach and strike it legally before it touches the floor a second time.12

To execute this shot effectively, players often utilize a sidearm stroke, which provides the necessary control to keep the ball's trajectory low. Successfully landing a kill shot prevents the opponent from making a legal return, thereby ending the rally in the hitter's favor.21