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what is the BANDEJA in PADEL? |
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the bandeja is a defensive shot that we play when the opponent |
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is making a lob and the ball doesn't go over us |
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we use the bandeja to keep our attacking position to keep the net |
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at the same time we will try to keep the opponent back close to the wall |
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hi everyone this is Dani Hoyo professional padel |
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coach for more than seven years and playing padel for almost 15 |
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today we are going to work on the bandeja |
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when to use it |
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where to position yourself |
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the strategy part of the bandeja |
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and a lot of useful tips like the bandeja is like a higher volley |
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stay with me! |
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the position |
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we will be playing the bandeja when we are between the second panel and the line |
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if the lob is short in front of the second panel we will be playing one smash |
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on the other side if the lob is longer and the ball is going to bounce after the line |
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we will not feel comfortable playing a bandeja from here |
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we are also too far from the net so we will not have enough time to recover the net |
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if you have a really good bandeja and the situation |
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of the game is asking you to recover the net |
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then please make a bandeja and go recover the net |
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but if your bandeja is not good enough I recommend letting the ball bounce |
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you can do one bajada |
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you can play another lob |
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or play into the middle and restart building the game |
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let's start working on the technique of the shot |
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first step we will work on the preparation |
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YouTube is calling |
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so please subscribe |
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to hit a good bandeja |
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sorry YouTube |
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no worries they are good people |
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the first step in the preparation is to transition from the volley position to the bandeja position |
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first thing we have to do is get into a side position and start preparing the racket |
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we call this shot the bandeja because in Spanish bandeja means tray |
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when you go to a restaurant the waiter brings the cocktails with a tray like this |
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so look when I'm preparing it's like I'm holding the tray |
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please I don't want to see anyone catching butterflies running backwards |
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because if you are running back |
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not good |
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the secret to starting the bandeja preparation is to start doing this movement |
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after this step the only thing you need to do is start running back |
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at the same time start preparing the racket taking care of the elbow |
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if the elbow is down when you start the shot you will begin going up |
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then when the ball bounces you will see how the ball goes up |
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it’s important to start with the racket up because the movement should go from up to down |
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elbow up please |
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use your non-dominant arm to follow the ball |
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when the ball is coming it will help you stabilize your body and keep a good distance from the ball |
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make sure you are taking big steps |
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if you go back with small steps |
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we know on the defense we should be moving with small steps |
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from the net to the bandeja position make sure you are making big steps |
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finally when you are in the correct preparation position |
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I need some chocolate on the wrist |
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to be able to play with some chocolate to the ball |
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at the end before you hit I recommend stopping to feel stable on the floor and be ready to shoot |
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if you see the lob is going too long I recommend jumping to reach the ball |
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so you don’t miss the net |
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this is something personal |
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some players arrive on time and still jump |
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other players always play the bandeja with their feet on the floor |
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we are still on the technique but now we will work on the impact point |
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if you don’t know how to hit a bandeja yet think of it as a higher volley |
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the shot is not the same but if you don't know how to do it this can be a starting point |
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if we want to analyze the technique of |
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the bandeja deeper there some things we must consider |
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the first thing is to try to hit the ball in front of u |
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if it’s not possible because the lob is really long and |
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you need to recover the net then take it here |
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but if it’s possible I always recommend hitting the ball in front of you |
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about the height |
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as we often say to players hit the ball at the level of your eyes or head |
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but I like to teach hitting the ball a bit higher |
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if we take as a reference hitting the ball at the level of our eyes |
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and for some reason we are hitting tha ball later |
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the ball would be here |
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if we hit here and we have to play down |
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we would be hitting the net |
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the bandeja is a shot played from up to down |
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if we let the ball fall too much it will be hard to pass it to the other side |
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if we are under pressure and their lob is really good |
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and the ball is going too high |
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take it and recover the net |
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I don't care if you miss some quality of your technique |
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Try to hit the ball underneath |
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Like the volley |
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some players hit the ball on the side like the vibora |
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this is not bad |
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it’s personal |
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if you feel better if you are gonna give me more efficiency |
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if you can put more balls in |
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on the other side |
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but remember to play safe because the bandeja is a defensive shot |
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Now I will not be smiling to say this |
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**smiles** |
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all this technical theory is useless if you don’t put the ball in |
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the most important thing in padel is to put the ball in |
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after that we can work on our sexy shots |
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and we will work on making our bandeja more sexy |
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but please put the ball in |
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if you want to become a good player |
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you can apply this message to every shot in padel |
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remember this |
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if you want to become a good player |
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**smiles again** |
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a good tip you can use for the impact point of your bandeja is |
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when you are going to hit your bandeja |
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don't hit with a lot of slice |
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I recommend you to hit a bit more flat |
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making tha ball run more with less effort |
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and more control of your body |
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than hitting with a lot of slice |
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when you hit with too much slice the ball doesn’t run much |
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because we are not hitting flat |
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if this is 100% slice and this is 100% flat |
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try 60/40 more flat than slice |
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try to hit more flat |
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you’ll see how it works |
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look what happens if I put too much slice on the ball |
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I’m here hitting a bandeja and the ball doesn’t reach the glass |
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the ball isn’t running |
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I recommend you to play this shot |
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If I hit flat I will keep my body organization better |
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the ball will touch something because it's running more |
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I will have more time to recover the net |
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how to finish the bandeja |
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the ending |
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if we did a good preparation and had a good impact point |
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we just need to finish the shot in an organized and compact way |
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don’t finish too low |
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try to extend your shoulder when you finish |
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this part is important because if the ball is going into the net |
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it means you are finishing too low |
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try to make the finish longer |
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if the ball is going straight into the glass |
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you might be hitting the shot from down to up or in parallel |
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the last thing is when you hit this shot |
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try to stay compact |
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grab the racket again with your non-dominant arm |
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you will be able to go to the start position |
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on the volley to make a good volley |
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and now the last part the strategy |
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how to be smart when playing the bandeja |
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the main goal when playing the bandeja is to keep the net |
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and to keep the opponent close to the back wall |
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if we do this our bandeja will be successful |
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one thing that can help you play a good bandeja strategically is to play cross-court |
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I’m not a physicist but if we play cross-court |
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the distance between me and the corner is longer |
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if it’s longer I will have more time to recover the net |
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my bandeja will be succesful |
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we will make another video talking about general strategy when playing at the net |
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but if you play your bandeja cross-court |
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the ball will land in the corner |
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when we play to the cornerwe are putting pressure to the opponent |
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tip number three |
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we will try to play a ball that when the ball arrives to the glass |
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the ball should die |
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this means the speed depth slice and direction must be perfect |
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if I play that ball |
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when the ball touches the glass it dies |
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if for any reason we cannot play to the corner |
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for example if the opponent is coming to the net to block the bandeja |
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we can decide to play to the middle |
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if we play to the middle |
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make sure the ball doesn’t give them a rebound after hitting the glass |
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when we play to the middle |
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and they have enough time or enough rebound to hit that ball |
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they can play another lob |
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we won’t have the chance to recover the net |
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or get back with volleys to put them in a difficult situation |
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it’s also a very good option to play cross-court to the corner |
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let’s say the tripod is the opponent the basket is my partner |
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and I am me |
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if I play that ball I will recover the middle |
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my partner will cover the passing shot |
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for the opponent it will be really difficult to play to the other side |
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for us it will be very predictable to know where the ball will come |
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this is something chess players use |
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they force the opponent to do what they want |
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padel is like chess we need to be smart |
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the last tip for more advanced players |
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you can aim your bandeja at the feet of your opponent |
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they will be forced to move |
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the ball will bounce and they will have to follow it |
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in this time that they are moving to take the ball |
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you will have time to recover the net |
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and as you know if you recover the net after your bandeja |
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your bandeja will be successful |
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if you want us to make a video about something please write in the comments and we will make it |
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thanks so much for watching the video |
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and see you in the next one |
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byebye! |
Review door Ron Sahertian · Padel-Trainer/ICT
