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Padel Term: Willy

Another name for a Tweener, after Argentinian Guillermo “Willy” Vilas a tennis player who did one in 1975....

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July 5, 2024 1 min read
Padel Term: Willy

Willy

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Definition Another name for a Tweener, after Argentinian Guillermo “Willy” Vilas a tennis player who did one in 1975.
Etymology Named after Guillermo “Willy” Vilas, an Argentinian tennis player

Key Takeaways

“Willy” is a name for an in between the legs shotThe name comes from an Argentinian tennis player

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is an in between the legs shot called a “Willy”?

Guillermo “Willy” Vilas, an Argentinian tennis player, famously did an in between the legs shot in 1975.

Why are “willys” or “tweeners” used in padel?

Between the leg shots are used often in padel because hitting to the opponents’ feet is such a common tactic.