Choosing the right padel smash based on situation.
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Your #1 Takeaway
How to choose the right smash in Padel?
Select flat smash for easy, high lobs when opponents are back; use fake smash on easy balls after previous smashes against opponents who rush forward; choose kick smash from the left side on high lobs.
What Your Guru Thinks
Ewan provides excellent guidance on different overhead choices. He helps you understand when a flat smash is best versus when you should consider a kick smash. He also introduces the clever tactic of using a fake smash. Learning these distinctions can significantly enhance your attacking options from high balls.
FLAT smash, FAKE smash or KICK smash? 🤔
Description
PART 2 - Which overhead to play? FLAT smash, FAKE smash or KICK smash? 🤔
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Audience:
High Intermediate|Advanced
Skill
Level:
70%
Primary
Shot:
Smash
Secondary
Shot:
Smash
Play
Style:
Offensive
Court
Position:
Left
Tags
skill-high-intermediate
skill-advanced
style-offensive
Keywords
Smash
Overhead
Strategy
Court Position
Offensive
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