Handle ball behind body: Paquito Navarro's technique
What Your Guru Thinks
This lesson with coach Asier is very insightful for a challenging defensive situation. He explains how to handle the ball when it gets behind your body, a common problem. The coach demonstrates a specific technique, "la bailarina", used by pro Paquito Navarro, which involves changing your footwork and impact point. He highlights the importance of timing and wrist action in this recovery shot. Learning this can give you an extra tool to retrieve difficult balls you might otherwise lose.
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