Bandeja and Vibora: technique and differences

What this lesson covers

The overhead starts with a sideways movement and the racket held high. A common mistake involves a swing that is too large, appearing as if asking for forgiveness. Instead, the racket should mimic holding a small trophy to show the crowd. This compact preparation applies to both the bandeja and the vibora.

The bandeja focuses on a flat contact to ensure consistency and minimize errors. For the vibora, the racket moves slightly further behind the back to generate side spin upon impact. After each shot, the priority remains recovering the net position quickly. This lesson suits players looking to simplify their overhead game and improve their transition back to the net.