Vibora technique: compact swing and contact point
Key takeaway from our Guru
How do I improve my vibora consistency and depth?
Shorten your backswing and ensure your racket head stays above the ball at contact. Focus on moving your feet quickly to get behind the ball so you can strike it in front of your body with a downward motion.
What this lesson covers
The vibora requires a compact backswing to maintain control and speed. Players often make the mistake of taking the racket too far back, which delays the contact point and forces the ball into the net or makes it too slow. The racket head must stay above the ball at the moment of impact to generate the necessary slice. This downward motion creates a trajectory that forces the ball to bounce before reaching the back glass, making it difficult for the opponent to return.
Footwork is essential for positioning. A player must move quickly behind the ball to ensure the contact point is in front of the body. When the ball is too close or behind the player, the shot loses its effectiveness. The coach emphasizes using the body rotation rather than relying solely on the wrist. By keeping the swing short and pushing forward, the player gains better accuracy and depth. This approach works for both the cross-court vibora and the deeper shot into the corner, provided the player maintains the correct angle and slice.
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Added on Apr 2, 2026
VIbora Lesson For Advanced Players W/ Gonzalo Diaz
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Please subscribe and hit the notification bell, let's get 60K subscribers this year! Ladies and gentlemen! I am still improving my vibora because it seems like that I am not Ale Galan yet.. (godo's words) Not mine of course.. I need to keep daring to play it, because I feel like I am holding back. It's such a good shot if you kinda go for it. For me, it seems like it's superfast vibora or a slow shot into the net. This needs to change. We are working on the soft vibora in the center with a lot of slice today and we are practising the deeper vibora in the corner. What is the most important thing you learned from this video? Let us know below! ~ 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 job 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/
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Skill level
Intermediate, High Intermediate, Advanced, High Advanced, Professional
Court position
Both sides, Corner
Secondary shot
Slice
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