Víbora
A faster overhead than the bandeja with heavy side spin, aimed into the side glass so it skids low and dies.
When to play it
On a lob a little shorter than ideal, from the backhand side of your overhead. When you want to put pressure on the pair at the back without losing the net.
How to play it
Same preparation as the bandeja, contact a little more to the side. Brush across the ball fast for side spin. Aim at the side glass near the back corner.
Common mistakes
Too much pace and not enough spin, so the ball sits up off the glass. Trying it on deep lobs that need a bandeja.
Rules for this shot
Questions
Is the víbora legal in padel?
Legal under Rule 14b as long as the ball bounces in their court before it touches their glass or mesh (Rule 13g). Touching the net or posts with your racket or body during the point loses it (Rule 13a).