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Padel Term: Por cuatro

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...

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July 5, 2024 1 min read
Padel Term: Por cuatro

Por cuatro

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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

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