Gancho Padel Lessons
Perfect the defensive padel gancho overhead shot. Learn proper technique for this high contact point shot without spin, ideal for defensive situations and maintaining rally control.
1 year ago
Strategy to use overheads to keep net position.
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This lesson is really helpful for understanding how to maintain control at the net after receiving lobs. The coach explains the [...]
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1 year ago
Understanding when and why to use the Gancho shot in Padel.
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This lesson is really helpful if you're wondering about the Gancho shot. Sven explains clearly when this shot is a good option and when you should avoid it [...]
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A shot hit from your dominant side
A shot hit from the opposite side of your dominant hand
A shot taken before the ball bounces, typically played at the net
A defensive shot hit in a high arc over the opponents
A defensive overhead shot with backspin
A powerful overhead shot used to finish a point
A soft, low shot from the back of the court
The shot that starts the point, hit underhand
A forehand or backhand shot with backspin
A shot hit in response to the serve
An attacking shot hit downwards after the ball comes off the back glass
An aggressive overhead shot with spin, aimed at creating difficult angles
A defensive overhead shot without spin, higher on the racket face
A topspin smash designed to make the ball bounce over the fence
An overhead shot with topspin, hit over the shoulder
A shot hit with an upward motion to impart forward spin
A defensive shot used at the net to return a hard shot
A defensive shot hit immediately after the ball bounces
A short, low shot designed to bounce twice before the opponent can reach it
A volley where the racket angle is adjusted to lob the ball
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