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Technical breakdown of the Bandeja.

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How to hit the Bandeja?

It provides a step-by-step technical breakdown for this defensive overhead shot.

What Your Guru Thinks

This is very useful if you want to understand the fundamentals of the bandeja shot. Sandy provides a clear technical breakdown of this defensive overhead shot. It helps you learn how to hit the ball from further back on the court. Mastering this shot is key for regaining and keeping your position at the net.

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Added on: Jan 01, 2021

The Bandeja in Padel - Technical Breakdown

Description

One of the more difficult shots to learn, but definitely one of the most important - the bandeja!

In this technical breakdown we go through, step by step, what you should be doing for this defensive smash (bandeja in English).

These slow motion breakdowns are compliments for the weekly tutorials and a chance to look at the technique through demonstrations.

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Audience: Beginner

Skill Level:

25%

Primary Shot: Bandeja

Play Style: Defensive

Court Position: <none>

Tags

skill-beginner style-defensive

Keywords

Bandeja Technique Defensive Overhead Smash

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