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Bajada

Attacking a high-bouncing ball off the back wall with an overhead hit.

Intermediate
Category: Overhead Shots
Difficulty: intermediate
Spanish: Bajada

What is the Bajada?

The bajada is an overhead shot played when the ball bounces high off the back glass. You "bring it down" with an attacking overhead stroke.

When to Hit the Bajada

When a ball bounces high off the back wall, giving you time to position and attack.

How to Hit the Bajada

  1. 1
    Read the ball coming off the back glass
  2. 2
    Position yourself for an overhead stroke
  3. 3
    Time your swing to meet the ball as it descends
  4. 4
    Can be hit with power or placed strategically
  5. 5
    Move forward after the shot to take the net

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