Gancho

What is the Gancho?

The gancho (Spanish for "hook") is a defensive overhead used when the ball gets behind you. It's hit with a hooking motion, similar to a bandeja but higher on the racket face and without spin.

When to Hit the Gancho

When a lob goes over your head and you need to play the ball from behind your body position.

How to Hit the Gancho

1. 1
   Turn and track the ball over your shoulder
2. 2
   Use a hooking motion to make contact behind your head
3. 3
   Hit higher on the racket face than a bandeja
4. 4
   Focus on getting the ball back in play
5. 5
   Recover quickly to regain net position