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Padel Term: Gancho

Spanish for “hook”, a defensive overhead used to regain the net position, similar to the bandeja but with a higher contact point and normally hit with...

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Padel Term: Gancho

Gancho

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Definition Spanish for “hook”, a defensive overhead used to regain the net position, similar to the bandeja but with a higher contact point and normally hit without spin toward the side glass or fence. This shot is often used by right-handed right-side players for lobs over their left shoulder.