Chancletazo is a colloquial Spanish term used in padel to describe a poorly executed or lazy shot, typically one where the player fails to apply proper technique or force. The term humorously compares the shot to the sound of a flip-flop (“chancleta”) slapping the ground, emphasizing the weak or ineffective nature of the shot.
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