Smash, vibora and bandeja court positioning

What this lesson covers

This lesson defines three zones on the court to determine the appropriate overhead shot. Zone one is near the net, where the player should use an aggressive smash to finish the point. Zone two is in the middle of the court, where a vibora is used to apply pressure without necessarily ending the rally immediately. Zone three is near the service line, where a controlled bandeja is used to reset the point and allow the player to recover their net position.

The coach emphasizes that the quality of the shot depends on body positioning and contact point. For overheads, the player must let the ball travel slightly in front of the body to ensure natural rotation and downward trajectory. When moving back for a lob, the player must avoid moving with backward inertia. Instead, the player should move, stop, and hit with forward momentum. For low balls like the chiquita, the player should focus on placement rather than power, keeping the arm short and the legs bent to maintain control.