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Padel Term: Cuchilla

Spanish for “blade”, an allusion to the path of the stroke. This is an aggressive form of a bajada shot from the back wall that applies more side spin...

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July 5, 2024 1 min read
Padel Term: Cuchilla

Cuchilla

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Definition Spanish for “blade”, an allusion to the path of the stroke. This is an aggressive form of a bajada shot from the back wall that applies more side spin. Paquito Navarro is famous for this shot.

Video Demonstration

Watch this video to see the cuchilla in action: