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Understanding and playing the controlled bajada shot

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🏆 #1 Takeaway - How should I play the controlled bajada shot in padel?
Play the controlled bajada from the back of the court after the ball hits the back glass, using a continental grip, rotating your body, hitting in front at the highest point possible with some slice, and aiming for strategic areas like the middle or a player out of position to turn a defensive situation into an offensive one.

What Your Guru Thinks

This lesson with coach Dani offers a really good look at the bajada shot. It's a shot that can change defense into offense, which is super useful. Coach Dani breaks down the technique, explains when and where to use it, and even shares a pro tip about avoiding too many errors with it. It's a solid foundation for understanding this key overhead shot.

The Best Video to Understand the BAJADA in PADEL

Description

With this video you will understand how to use the BAJADA in PADEL.
What is this shot about?
When, where, how and why should you play it?
Stay with me and you will master the bajada!

00:00 What is the bajada?
00:53 Types of bajada
01:39 Paquito Navarro??
02:08 Position
02:51 Technique
03:14 Technique: grip
04:06 Technique: preparation
09:00 Technique: impact point
12:29 Technique: ending
14:29 Tactic
19:04 Bloopers

Special thanks to Eze, my best friend here in Singapore. Thanks so much Eze!
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You guys can ask me whatever you want in the comments!

My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danihoyo_padelcoach/
Audience: Beginner
Skill Level:
38%
Primary Shot: bajada
Play Style: Offensive
Court Position: Back of the court

Tags

style-offensive skill-beginner shot-bajada

Keywords

Bajada Overhead Technique Tactics Back wall

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