Por cuatro
| Category | shots |
| Definition | Spanish for “for four”, this refers to hitting a flat smash from very close to the net directly at the ground of your opponent’s court, which goes out of the court over the four-meter back glass. Also written, X4. |
| Etymology | Spanish for 'by four' because the ball goes over the 3 meter wall plus its 1 meter fencing. |
Key Takeaways
This technique uses the wrist and forearm to hit the ball with a steep angle toward the ground on the opponent’s’ side of the courtThis technique is usually used when very close to the net
Video Demonstration
Watch this video to see the por cuatro in action: