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Choosing the right padel smash based on situation.

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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.

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Added on: Feb 14, 2024
FLAT smash, FAKE smash or KICK smash? 🤔

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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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