Vibora technique: continental grip and side spin

What this lesson covers

The lesson addresses the difficulty of generating spin on the vibora and bandeja by correcting a common grip error. Many players inadvertently shift from a continental grip to a forehand tennis grip during the backswing, which limits wrist mobility and forces a linear, flat contact. Maintaining a strict continental grip allows the player to rotate the wrist and contact the ball at the three o'clock position, creating the necessary side spin to direct the ball toward the side glass or fence.

To build this skill, the coach uses a drill where the player traps the ball against the glass using only a continental grip, which forces the wrist to pronate. Once the feeling of pronation is established, the player practices hitting self-fed balls while keeping the left hand off the racket to prevent grip adjustments. The final progression involves hitting fed balls with the specific goal of brushing around the side of the ball at three o'clock. This drill sequence is designed for players who struggle to generate depth or side spin on their overheads due to an incorrect grip.