Kick smash technique: footwork and contact points
Key takeaway from our Guru
How do I improve my kick smash consistency and depth?
To get more kick, position your left foot closer to the fence to lock your shoulders and run past the ball so you hit it slightly behind you. If you want a deeper smash, wait for the ball to pass you before striking it from behind your body.
What this lesson covers
The kick smash requires a wide stance, with feet positioned wider than the shoulders to maintain balance during acceleration. Positioning the left foot closer to the fence locks the shoulders, which helps generate more kick. Early preparation is vital, allowing the player to remain steady before choosing the specific type of smash. Tension in the chest, rather than a large swing, provides the necessary power for the shot.
The contact point determines the depth and trajectory of the ball. For a shorter, high-kicking smash, the player should run past the ball and strike it in front of the body. To execute a deeper smash that travels toward the back glass, the player must wait for the ball to pass behind them, effectively hitting it from a position comparable to a backpack. Practicing both depths improves the ability to read the ball and make better decisions under pressure. This lesson is most helpful for players who want to move beyond a flat smash and develop more variety in their overhead game.
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Added on Apr 2, 2026
Padel Tips About The Kicksmash You Did NOT Know
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Please subscribe and hit the notification bell, let's get 60K subscribers this year! Padel Tips About The Kicksmash You Did NOT Know! Today we are going to focus on: Footwork, the contact point the dept of the smash and the preparation! Some of these tips are new in the channel, and some of them you might already saw. Hope this helps! see you next monday! Intro: 00:00-01:00 Footwork: 01:01 - 03:47 Preparation 03:48 - 07:50 Contact point 07:51 - 08:57 Decision making 08:58 - 12:13 Deep smash 12:14 - 17:36 Overview 17:37 - 20:08 ~ Visit my online padel shop. Go to www.racketteam.com ~ Would you like to learn more? Become a Otro Nivel channel member or special member, support us and become better! 👊🏼 Click & join ➠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrMuJTshdLiaUmbYJy8lSkA/join ~ Also find us on: Our Facebook group ➠https://www.facebook.com/groups/padeltips Our Facebook page ➠https://www.facebook.com/otronivelpadel 👊🏼 Become a supporter ➠https://www.facebook.com/becomesupporter/0tronivel ~ Our instagram page ➠https://www.instagram.com/0tronivel/ Sven's instagram page ➠https://www.instagram.com/svenboele/ Sven's tiktok➠ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZScj6vNr/
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Skill level
Intermediate, High Intermediate, Advanced, High Advanced
Court position
Left
Play style
Tactical
Secondary shot
Smash
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