Overhead selection: bandeja, vibora and rulo

What this lesson covers

The bandeja serves as the primary tool to regain the net position after being pushed back by a lob. It is not an attacking shot when already standing at the net, but rather a defensive reset to maintain court control. Use the bandeja specifically when forced away from the net.

The vibora targets balls slightly to the right, allowing for increased spin and power. It provides sharper angles when the ball is easier to attack, though it carries more risk than a bandeja if used from too far back. The rulo applies when the ball travels toward the left shoulder, offering an alternative to a high backhand that opens up better court angles. A practical drill involves receiving deep balls for the bandeja, balls to the right for the vibora, and balls toward the left shoulder for the rulo.