When to use the "Víbora" (Viper)?

This is one of the most frequent questions among intermediate to advanced padel players. It is undoubtedly a very good question. How many times have we found ourselves at the back of the court ready to receive a lob or a rebound off the back wall and hesitated between using one type of shot or another? Well, let's answer that question.

When to use the "Víbora" (Viper)? It is one of the most technical and powerful shots in padel. We are talking about a shot that should, in principle, be defensive, but on the contrary, it is a full-blown attack on the opponent.

We should use it whenever our opponent's lob is high and the bounce is far from the back wall. This, combined with good positioning on our part, will ensure the ball is slightly above waist height and perfectly positioned for us to execute the víbora with all the necessary power. It is a shot for experienced players.

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