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Analyzing Paquito Navarro's kick smash technique

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🏆 #1 Takeaway - How can I improve my kick smash technique?
Focus on anticipating the lob, quick sideways movement, changing to an Eastern grip, generating power from legs, shoulders, and hips, hitting the ball at the highest point directly above your head, using a wrist snap for spin, and ensuring the ball bounces 1-1.5 meters in front of the opponent's service line with lots of spin.

What Your Guru Thinks

This is really helpful if you're aiming to master the challenging kick smash. The coach breaks down the technique used by one of the best, Paquito Navarro, covering everything from preparation to impact. You'll see why it's about spin and technique, not just raw power. Pay attention to the details like grip and wrist action the coach points out. Understanding these elements can significantly improve your own overhead game.

IMPROVE YOUR PADEL SMASH ft PAQUITO NAVARRO - the4Set

Description

Improve your smash in Padel in minutes with Paquito Navarro. Paquito is one of the best Padel players doing the smash, kick smash or smash x3. But, how he does it? What are his tricks? Learn from the best!

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Audience: High Intermediate|Advanced
Skill Level:
85%
Primary Shot: kick_smash
Play Style: Offensive
Court Position: none

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skill-high-intermediate skill-advanced style-offensive shot-kick_smash

Keywords

Kick Smash Smash x3 Padel Technique Overhead Shot Paquito Navarro

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