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Gancho

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.

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Tasty - Play Hard | PADEL
Tasty - Play Hard | PADEL
1 year ago
Strategy to use overheads to keep net position.

Strategy to use overheads to keep net position.

Your PadelGuru Says
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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Skill
High-Intermediate
Otro Nivel Padel
Otro Nivel Padel
1 year ago
Understanding when and why to use the Gancho shot in Padel.

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 [...]
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Lower-Intermediate
High-Intermediate
Beginner
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Fo
Forehand
A shot hit from your dominant side
Ba
Backhand
A shot hit from the opposite side of your dominant hand
Vo
Volley
A shot taken before the ball bounces, typically played at the net
Lo
Lob
A defensive shot hit in a high arc over the opponents
Ba
Bandeja
A defensive overhead shot with backspin
Sm
Smash
A powerful overhead shot used to finish a point
Ch
Chiquita
A soft, low shot from the back of the court
Se
Serve
The shot that starts the point, hit underhand
Sl
Slice
A forehand or backhand shot with backspin
Re
Return
A shot hit in response to the serve
Ba
Bajada
An attacking shot hit downwards after the ball comes off the back glass
Vi
Vibora
An aggressive overhead shot with spin, aimed at creating difficult angles
Ga
Gancho
A defensive overhead shot without spin, higher on the racket face
KS
Kick Smash
A topspin smash designed to make the ball bounce over the fence
Ru
Rulo
An overhead shot with topspin, hit over the shoulder
To
Topspin
A shot hit with an upward motion to impart forward spin
Bl
Block
A defensive shot used at the net to return a hard shot
HV
Half Volley
A defensive shot hit immediately after the ball bounces
DS
Drop Shot
A short, low shot designed to bounce twice before the opponent can reach it
VL
Volley Lob
A volley where the racket angle is adjusted to lob the ball