Overhead selection: bandeja, vibora and rulo
Key takeaway from our Guru
When should I use a bandeja, vibora or rulo?
Use the bandeja to reset your net position when pushed back. Choose the vibora for balls to your right to attack with spin, and use the rulo for balls coming to your left shoulder to avoid a high backhand.
What this lesson covers
The bandeja serves as the primary tool to regain the net position after being pushed back by a lob. It is not an attacking shot when already standing at the net, but rather a defensive reset to maintain court control. Use the bandeja specifically when forced away from the net.
The vibora targets balls slightly to the right, allowing for increased spin and power. It provides sharper angles when the ball is easier to attack, though it carries more risk than a bandeja if used from too far back. The rulo applies when the ball travels toward the left shoulder, offering an alternative to a high backhand that opens up better court angles. A practical drill involves receiving deep balls for the bandeja, balls to the right for the vibora, and balls toward the left shoulder for the rulo.
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Added on Apr 2, 2026
When To Use Each Padel OVERHEAD
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When the ball goes up in the air, it can be hard to know what shot to choose, here is a guide. My Online Padel Store - https://everythingpadel.co.uk/
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