How to fix your bandeja?

Tips and tricks to hit a better bandeja

The shot that the players struggle the most is the bandeja. When you train the bandeja a lot you will see that it is easier than you thought. Sandy will give you some tips and tricks to hit a better bandeja.

Technique of the bandeja

1. Start with your racket high.
2. Open racketface.
3. Start the swing from above the contact of the ball.
4. Come down on the ball, contacting forehead/eye level.
5. Go through the ball with slightly open racketface and create a little bit of slice.

Movement to the ball

You need to have the right position on the court to hit a good bandeja. When you see the opponent play a high ball you immediately start turning your body and prepare for a smash. You need a fast backstep in order to get behind the ball. Move back with big steps and not a lot of little steps.

Common errors

Common errors on the bandeja are:

• If you want to improve your bandeja you need to record yourself. People do not really often do this, but it helps you to analyze your bandeja. You can see on video for example if you are getting back fast or making contact with the ball before your head. 
• Contacting behind and not getting forward momentum.
• Do not ballwatch, but move back quicker