Point finishing: choosing the right shot
Key takeaway from our Guru
How do I finish a point when I get a short lob?
You do not have to smash to finish the point. Focus on keeping the ball in front of your body and hitting with precision to the open space instead of using maximum power.
What this lesson covers
Finishing a point when receiving a short lob does not require a smash. Players often mistake power for the only way to end a rally. Instead, the objective is to identify the open space and move quickly to a position that allows for a controlled strike. Whether using a bandeja, vibora, or a simple groundstroke, the key is keeping the ball in front of the body and away from the torso.
When executing these shots, the arm should remain fully extended at the moment of impact. The focus shifts to combining pressure and precision rather than raw speed. By maintaining a forward movement, the player can close the net position effectively. If the opponent returns the ball, being close to the net provides additional options such as a drop shot or a quick volley to the feet. The priority is simply to win the point, regardless of the technique used to achieve it.
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Original video
Added on Sep 19, 2026
馃幘驴DEFINIR ES PEGAR M脕S FUERTE?
Description
En este video trabajamos un concepto muy importante para el jugador amateur: definir un punto no significa necesariamente rematar fuerte. Cuando el globo del rival queda corto y tenemos una pelota c贸moda, el objetivo tiene que ser uno solo: 馃憠 terminar el punto. Y para eso muchas veces es m谩s importante: * detectar el espacio; * llegar r谩pido y bien colocado; * golpear con la pelota por delante; * elegir correctamente la direcci贸n; * combinar presi贸n y precisi贸n; * y seguir avanzando para cerrar la jugada. Podemos definir con un remate, pero tambi茅n con una bandeja, una v铆bora, una derecha, un rev茅s, una pelota r谩pida a los pies o incluso una dejada. Para la mayor铆a de los jugadores amateur, **la fuerza no siempre es la mejor respuesta**. Muchas veces una pelota bien colocada, profunda o dirigida al espacio correcto genera mucho m谩s da帽o que intentar romperla. La idea es cambiar la mentalidad: **no importa c贸mo gan谩s el punto. Importa ganarlo.** No hay puntos extra porque el remate haya sido espectacular. Aprend茅 a reconocer la pelota c贸moda, atacar el espacio y elegir el recurso m谩s efectivo para terminar la jugada. 馃挭馃徏馃幘 Rodri Ovide
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Skill level
Beginner, Intermediate, High Intermediate
Court position
Net
Play style
Tactical
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