Rulo technique: hitting in front of the body

What this lesson covers

The rulo requires a specific body position to direct the ball toward the fence. Instead of hitting behind the head or changing the grip, the player must turn the shoulders to show the back to the opponent. This rotation creates the necessary angle to play the ball into the side fence with margin. The point of impact should be in front of the body, specifically at the two o'clock position, rather than over the left shoulder.

Footwork involves moving under the ball and bending the knees to reach the highest point of contact. The motion focuses on brushing over the top of the ball to drive it downward quickly. When the ball becomes more difficult to reach, the player must exaggerate the shoulder turn to maintain this forward impact point. This technique serves as a foundation for learning the por tres smash, as the movement patterns are identical. This lesson suits intermediate players looking to add the rulo to their attacking repertoire.