Gancho Padel Lessons for Intermediate

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. Perfect for intermediate level players.

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Forehand

A shot hit from your dominant side

Backhand

A shot hit from the opposite side of your dominant hand

Volley

A shot taken before the ball bounces, typically played at the net

Lob

A defensive shot hit in a high arc over the opponents

Bandeja

A defensive overhead shot with backspin

Smash

A powerful overhead shot used to finish a point

Chiquita

A soft, low shot from the back of the court

Serve

The shot that starts the point, hit underhand

Slice

A forehand or backhand shot with backspin

Return

A shot hit in response to the serve

Bajada

An attacking shot hit downwards after the ball comes off the back glass

Vibora

An aggressive overhead shot with spin, aimed at creating difficult angles

Gancho

A defensive overhead shot without spin, higher on the racket face

Kick Smash

A topspin smash designed to make the ball bounce over the fence

Rulo

An overhead shot with topspin, hit over the shoulder

Topspin

A shot hit with an upward motion to impart forward spin

Block

A defensive shot used at the net to return a hard shot

Half Volley

A defensive shot hit immediately after the ball bounces

Drop Shot

A short, low shot designed to bounce twice before the opponent can reach it

Volley Lob

A volley where the racket angle is adjusted to lob the ball