Vibora technique: arm positioning and ball timing
Key takeaway from our Guru
How can I improve my vibora technique and placement?
Keep your non-dominant arm high to improve balance and wait for the ball to drop slightly before contact to generate more spin. Aim for the back glass to force the ball toward the side fence.
What this lesson covers
The vibora requires early arm preparation to maintain balance and movement. Keeping the non-dominant arm high helps stabilize the body before the swing. Allowing the ball to drop slightly before contact facilitates generating spin rather than hitting it too early at a high point. A shorter swing is preferred to improve control and minimize unforced errors.
Tactical placement focuses on the back glass to force the ball toward the side fence, ideally bouncing twice before leaving the court. When playing against opponents who block well, a slower shot with more slice is more effective than a high-speed strike. Aiming for the middle of the court opens up angles for the partner to close the net. Players transitioning from tennis benefit from establishing a clear movement structure with their partner, such as moving together like a rope to cover the court effectively.
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Original video
Added on Apr 2, 2026
🇸🇪 Swedish Pro Emmy Thomasson Explains Her Vibora And Padel Tactics
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Please subscribe and hit the notification bell, let's get 60K subscribers this year! Hello and welcome back everybody! Today we get some tips about the vibora! From number 29 of Sweden. Really happy thats its a in line with the way we explain it in the videos! Chapters: Into: 00:00 - 00:56 Vlog: 00:57 - 08:15 Shot selection: 08:16 - 10:11 Power vibora: 10:12 - 12:35 Smash: 12:36 - 16:56 Fence: 16:57 - 17:41 VIbora technique 17:42 - 19:47 Competing tips 19:48 - 21:59 You can find Emmy Here: https://www.instagram.com/emmythomasson/ ~ 10% discount if you visit my online padel shop. Go to www.racketteam.com and use code: otronivel ~ With the official Peakz Padel app you can easily book a court at a Peakz Padel location near you! ~ Would you like to learn more? Become a Otro Nivel channel member or special member, support us and become better! 👊🏼 Click & join ➠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrMuJTshdLiaUmbYJy8lSkA/join ~ Also find us on: Our Facebook group ➠https://www.facebook.com/groups/padeltips Our Facebook page ➠https://www.facebook.com/otronivelpadel 👊🏼 Become a supporter ➠https://www.facebook.com/becomesupporter/0tronivel ~ Our instagram page ➠https://www.instagram.com/0tronivel/ Sven's instagram page ➠https://www.instagram.com/svenboele/ Sven's tiktok➠ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZScj6vNr/
Good for
Skill level
Intermediate, High Intermediate, Advanced, High Advanced
Court position
Right, Corner
Play style
Tactical
Secondary shot
Smash
Keywords
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