Fake bandeja
Shape up for a bandeja, then change at the last moment to another overhead, such as a short ball or a víbora.
When to play it
When the opponents read your bandeja every time.
How to play it
Prepare exactly as for a bandeja. Change the racket face or swing speed only at contact. Keep it rare.
Common mistakes
Changing too early so it is obvious. Losing control of the real shot.
Rules for this shot
Questions
Is the fake bandeja legal in padel?
Legal: the fake is only movement, and the shot is judged like any other under Rule 14. You must still strike the ball once, in one movement (Rules 13i and 14h).