Chiquita in Padel

Reviewer The best technical explanation of the shot in this batch -- explains exactly why slicing it ruins the shot, which is the mistake most players make.

Moderator Covers the chiquita from definition through technique through tactical use -- what it is, the three reasons to use it, and how to actually hit it. Nothing else is discussed. This is as complete and on-topic a chiquita lesson as you'll find in this batch.

Reviewer Excellent - explains not just how to hit it but why this exact target and moment works.

Moderator Extremely thorough - what the chiquita is and why it matters (transition shot to the net, where 80% of points are won), exactly when to use it (90% of the time off the glass, why the glass helps), precisely where to aim (the center diagonal, with the geometric reasoning why), and the technical execution (get behind the ball, stay still at contact, flat with minimal spin). All chiquita, extremely well organized.

Reviewer The most tactically complete chiquita lesson in this batch - covers the shot AND what your partner should be doing.

Moderator Comprehensive - definition, forehand/backhand, glass vs. no-glass, spin selection reasoning, footwork, and detailed post-shot tactics including which partner should expect the return based on cross-court vs. down-the-line. All of it is the chiquita, nothing else.

Reviewer Excellent - explains what goes wrong and why, not just what to do right.

Moderator A complete lesson: definition, technique (small prep, open face, contact well in front), the common mistakes (big swing, over-using topspin, hitting point too close to the body) and the tactical decision of when NOT to chiquita.

Reviewer Excellent - teaches you to think about the chiquita, not just swing at it.

Moderator A full tactical breakdown of the chiquita: reading your opponent's height/position, deciding pace and target based on that read, forced vs unforced chiquitas, and technique last (deliberately, since decision-making matters more).

Reviewer Excellent - simple enough for a beginner, with a bonus tip for those ready to progress.

Moderator Paquito Navarro teaches the chiquita from the ground up - what it is, the low crouch and open paddle face, the slow deliberate motion, and the follow-up step to pressure the net.

Reviewer Really well structured — technique first, then exactly when to use it. Best in this batch.

Moderator Entirely and explicitly about the chiquita — technique first, then tactics — nothing else competing for the runtime.

Reviewer Clear, well organized, genuinely teaches the shot.

Moderator Opens with 'what is the chiquita in padel' and systematically breaks down position, technique and tactic - textbook example of the shot being the entire subject.

Reviewer Excellent, detailed breakdown - genuinely useful for players ready for this shot.

Moderator Squarely about the chiquita shot - defines it, contrasts with drop shot, explains the tactical purpose of taking the net while ball is in the air. This is the core subject.

Reviewer Top chiquita teaching, objective first.

Moderator Pure chiquita: what it is, why hit it slow, the three reasons, trajectory to the feet, off the glass, how to practice. Dead on the sub-skill.

Reviewer Well organized, credible, and smart enough to give different advice for beginners versus more advanced players.

Moderator A certified instructor walking through three specific tactical advantages of the chiquita -- slowing the tempo under pressure, forcing the opponent below net height to open the approach, and setting up the follow-up lob. Every section is about this shot and nothing else. About as squarely on-topic as it gets.

Reviewer Clean core tips plus a genuinely smart advanced wrinkle about disguising the shot.

Moderator Squarely about chiquita technique - specific prep and contact point tips, plus a bonus tip about disguising the shot.

Reviewer Good, credible teaching - explains the reasoning, not just the motion.

Moderator Clean, structured German-language explanation of what the chiquita is, when to hit it, and the flat-vs-slice technique choice.

Reviewer Very specific technical detail — the racket-face and landing-zone points are exactly the kind of nuance that helps.

Moderator Entirely and systematically about the chiquita — preparation, flat racket face (no slice), leg drive, and precise targeting all covered as three distinct tips.

Reviewer Great live coaching moments — the 'catch the fly' cue and the when-not-to-play-it logic both stick.

Moderator A full coaching session entirely built around fixing one player's chiquita — technique correction plus tactical decision framework for when to play it.

Reviewer Great tactical depth — the explanation of why you play it (time, not just position) is the best insight here.

Moderator A live coaching session entirely built around the chiquita — technical reps plus real-time tactical decision-making about when and where to play it.

Reviewer Excellent - technique, timing and errors all covered, no fluff.

Moderator Whole video is the chiquita - technique, when to use it, common errors. Dead center on the sub-skill.

Reviewer Concrete technical fix plus two clear follow-up combinations -- practical, coachable content.

Moderator Second video in a chiquita series, covering technical refinement (not cutting the swing short) and three tactical combinations -- only playing it when you have time, the chiquita-into-lob combo, and the chiquita-into-net-approach combo with partner communication. All of it is chiquita-specific. Fully on-topic.

Reviewer Good, purposeful placement advice with a clear reason behind it.

Moderator Squarely about chiquita shot placement - where to aim it from the middle of the court and why.

Reviewer One precise, correct cue that actually fixes a common miss.

Moderator Squarely about chiquita mechanics - specifically the body-driven push versus wrist action, off the back glass.

Reviewer Clear, practical tips - a good entry point for learning the shot.

Moderator Squarely on the chiquita: five clear tips covering pace, following it to the net, partner coordination, avoiding backspin, and picking your moment.

Reviewer Explains the actual reasoning behind the shot rather than just telling you to use it -- this is how you'd want it taught.

Moderator Squarely about the chiquita -- why it works (court-coverage math on why a net player can't easily reach a short low ball), when pros use it (against fast, flat volleys coming off the glass), and how it's actually executed off that glass rebound rather than off a half-volley. Everything in this video serves understanding this one shot.

Reviewer Great tactical nuance - this is coach-level insight, not just 'how to hit it'.

Moderator Entirely focused on the chiquita - its tactical purpose (change of pace), when to use it off different walls, the psychology of surprising an opponent, and the risk of over-committing to the net after playing one.

Reviewer Simple and clear, with the important 'move in, don't sprint' follow-up advice included.

Moderator Explicitly a beginner-friendly chiquita guide, and it delivers — grip, open racket face, cradle motion, and the follow-up move-in all covered in a short, focused package.

Reviewer Useful, purposeful chiquita drills.

Moderator Three drills specifically to train the chiquita, paired with lobs and follow-in volleys. Exactly the sub-skill and exactly how to practice it.

Reviewer Sharp, elite-level tactical reasoning — the ball-height decision rule is a great practical takeaway.

Moderator A high-level tactical discussion centered on the chiquita and the modern net-rushing style, including footwork timing and reading a shot below/above net height.

Reviewer Smart tactical point, just a bit hard to follow as pure text.

Moderator Squarely about chiquita decision-making - specifically where to direct the shot based on whether your partner anticipated it, real tactical depth on this exact shot.

Reviewer Simple, correct fix for a common chiquita error.

Moderator Squarely about chiquita technique - the specific correction of following through instead of cutting the swing short.

Reviewer One good cue, explained well — just don't expect much beyond that single point.

Moderator Short but entirely focused on the single core chiquita insight: same technique, just slower — repeated and reinforced with the failure mode explained.

Reviewer Solid lesson - soft contact, follow-in, shot selection - bit rambly.

Moderator Full on-court lesson built entirely around the chiquita (and its lob pairing). Squarely on topic.

Reviewer Good real-match insight once you get past the joking around.

Moderator Real match footage reviewed specifically for chiquita decisions - split-step timing, cross-court vs middle target selection, the 'counter chiquita' concept, and following up with the net.

Reviewer Good, correct basics - just wish it went a bit further.

Moderator Defines exactly what a chiquita is (short ball at the net player's feet to win the net) and the situations to play it (off the glass, off a volley, without a wall bounce), finishing with the core technique cue (parallel feet, contact at front-foot height). Compact but entirely on-topic.

Reviewer Strong on the tactics of the chiquita; lighter on technique.

Moderator Squarely about the chiquita, the soft ball to the feet, when and why to use it to draw a high ball and come in behind it. On-skill throughout.

Reviewer Sharp, specific decision-making after the chiquita -- good options versus bad ones, with reasons -- though it leans on video clips the transcript can't fully replace.

Moderator This is about the shot selection immediately after you've played a chiquita -- which is really the other half of using the shot well, since the whole point of a chiquita is what it sets up next. It's not teaching the chiquita stroke itself, but it's tightly bound to using it effectively, so this stays solidly on the relevant side rather than being a different skill.

Reviewer Great live demo, a bit conversational.

Moderator On-court chiquita session with pros, soft versus fast, flipping the ratio to 90 percent soft, why it buys time to take the net. Squarely chiquita tactics.

Reviewer Focuses on the actual hard part of the shot, not just generic tips.

Moderator Hit it soft and flat over the net is exactly the defining challenge of the chiquita, this is on-topic, and it's coming from a dedicated padel school account, which is a decent credibility signal.

Reviewer Solid intro, but too short to really learn the shot from.

Moderator A federation (KNLTB) tutorial defining the chiquita and giving a simple three-step method: read the opponents' position, slow the ball to their feet, follow it forward to the net. Squarely on-topic, if minimal.

Reviewer Structured like a real lesson, three clear steps.

Moderator Caption lays out a numbered technique breakdown starting with fast ball to body positioning, that's the chiquita, not some neighboring shot. On topic.

Reviewer Solid, honest coaching on when a chiquita is actually a good idea versus when you're just being lazy -- worth sitting through the messy delivery.

Moderator Again, wall-to-wall chiquita content -- what to do when your opponent hits you a weak one (don't take the bait, step back, options to counter), then the flip side of when the coach actually likes playing a chiquita himself (after a lob has pushed the opponent back, with enough pace and length). Purely on-topic.

Reviewer One good tactical point about partner coverage — short and useful, but that's all it covers.

Moderator Narrow but squarely focused on one specific tactical element of the chiquita — doubles-partner communication and coverage after playing it.

Reviewer There's a good contrarian point in here about the risk of the chiquita, but it's a rough, hard-to-follow clip -- don't expect a technique breakdown.

Moderator This entire clip, short as it is, is a direct comparison of the chiquita against the 'approach' -- what's different, why the coach prefers one over the other. It's essentially all about this shot, nothing else gets discussed. Clearly on-topic, high relevance.

Reviewer One decent tactical tip, not much beyond that.

Moderator On-topic - talks about the chiquita, but the focus is really on the tactic of moving forward during the shot to reach net rather than the swing mechanics of the shot itself.