Bandeja technique: high contact and slice control
Key takeaway from our Guru
How high should I hit the ball for a consistent bandeja?
You should aim to hit the ball slightly higher than your head. By keeping your preparation high and slicing over the top of the ball, you ensure it stays low and deep rather than floating up.
What this lesson covers
The bandeja requires a high preparation to generate effective slice and keep the ball trajectory low. Players often make the mistake of hitting the bottom of the ball, which causes the shot to float or rise. By maintaining a high preparation, the contact point stays above the head, allowing the racket to brush over the top of the ball. This motion creates the necessary spin to keep the ball deep and low after the bounce.
Wrist stability is essential during the swing. A locked wrist prevents the shot from becoming too fast or erratic, ensuring a controlled push rather than a flick. The movement should be continuous and relaxed, avoiding any sudden acceleration. The follow-through remains long, with the racket head finishing toward the glass to maintain depth. Rotating the body and keeping the left hand close to the right side during the preparation helps maintain balance and improves accuracy. This lesson is for players looking to replace their smash with a consistent, high-contact bandeja to build points from the net.
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Original video
Added on Apr 2, 2026
How High You Should Hit The BANDEJA! W/ Carlos Platier Luna
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Please subscribe and hit the notification bell, let's get 40K subscribers this year! One of the most discussed items of the bandeja is the height of the contact point! How high do you need to hit the bandeja to keep the ball low? Does the ball remain low when you hit the ball higher? Or does that ball remain lower because you hit the ball higher? All those questions will be answered in this video! VAMOOOS Special thanks to Peakz padel for the location of the 'NK' Special thanks to KNLTB PADEL that we could use the centercourt! And special thanks to Carlos Platier Luna! Rocking his bandeja! ~ 10% discount if you visit my online padel shop. Go to www.racketteam.com and use code: otronivel ~ 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/0tronivel 👊🏼 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/
Good for
Skill level
Intermediate, High Intermediate, Advanced, High Advanced
Court position
Backcourt
Secondary shot
Slice
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