Bandeja technique: generating slice and control
Key takeaway from our Guru
How do I stop my bandeja from bouncing too high?
You need to change your swing path from high-to-low to generate more slice. Keep your racket higher than the ball at contact and use a relaxed, guided motion instead of power to keep the ball low near the back glass.
What this lesson covers
The coach addresses the tendency to hit the bandeja with topspin, which causes the ball to bounce high off the glass and allows opponents to counterattack. To keep the ball low and maintain the net position, the focus shifts to a high-to-low swing path. The racket must remain higher than the ball at the point of contact, with the player guiding the ball rather than using excessive power. A relaxed grip, held like a hammer, helps create the necessary angle to slice the ball effectively.
Footwork and body positioning are essential to this process. Stepping back with the right foot allows for a more stable base and a longer follow-through. The coach emphasizes keeping the racket head high and open, aiming to hit the ball at the two o'clock position rather than underneath at six o'clock. By slowing the swing speed and focusing on a long, controlled push, the ball stays close to the back glass, making it difficult for the opponent to return. This approach is particularly effective when the opponent is positioned deep, as it forces them to defend from the glass.
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Original video
Added on Apr 2, 2026
Full Bandeja Lesson! How To Get More Slice #padeltips
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Please subscribe and hit the notification bell, let's get 60K subscribers this year! Hello and welcome back ladies and gentlemen! Today we have Kevin's bandeja for you. He is coming from Karate and plays padel for a few months now! The first few bandejas where with topspin, and we have to change that. With topspin the ball will come up a lot against the wall and if your opponent knows how to use the glass, they wil have a problem. So today we will give you some tools on how to generate more slice in your bandeja to keep the ball lower so you can hold the net position. ~ Visit my online padel shop. Go to www.racketteam.com ~ With the official Peakz Padel app you can easily book a court at a Peakz Padel location near you! ~ Would you like to learn more? Become a Otro Nivel channel member or special member, support us and become better! 👊🏼 Click & join ➠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrMuJTshdLiaUmbYJy8lSkA/join ~ Also find us on: Our Facebook group ➠https://www.facebook.com/groups/padeltips Our Facebook page ➠https://www.facebook.com/otronivelpadel 👊🏼 Become a supporter ➠https://www.facebook.com/becomesupporter/0tronivel ~ Our instagram page ➠https://www.instagram.com/0tronivel/ Sven's instagram page ➠https://www.instagram.com/svenboele/ Sven's tiktok➠ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZScj6vNr/
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Skill level
Beginner, Intermediate, High Intermediate
Court position
Right, Net
Play style
Control
Secondary shot
Slice
Keywords
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