Kick smash selection: Lebron style versus high bounce
Key takeaway from our Guru
When should I use a Lebron-style smash versus a high-bounce kick smash?
Use the Lebron-style smash when you are close to the net by hitting the ball just before the glass. If you are further back near the second post, aim high on the glass to create a steep bounce.
What this lesson covers
The choice between two kick smash variations depends on court position relative to the net. When positioned behind the second post, the objective is to hit high on the glass to create a steep bounce in the service box. This trajectory forces the ball out of the court or high off the wall. If the opponent tends to block smashes, a deeper target is preferred to make the ball harder to volley.
When positioned closer to the net, the Lebron-style smash becomes the primary option. This technique requires contact very close to the glass with a bounce occurring just before the wall. To achieve the necessary kick, the contact point shifts behind the body, similar to reaching into a backpack, allowing for a vertical brush of the ball. Letting the ball drop lower before contact facilitates this wrist flick and upward movement. Players who cannot exit the court should prioritize blocking, while those who run out frequently dictate whether to use a flatter trajectory or a high-kick smash.
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Added on Apr 2, 2026
When To Use!? The Lebrón Smash VS Normal Kick!
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Skill level
Intermediate, High Intermediate, Advanced, High Advanced
Play style
Tactical
Secondary shot
Smash
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