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Master 3 smash recovery techniques to improve your defense.

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🏆 #1 Takeaway - How can I effectively recover from my opponent's smash?
By learning three recovery techniques based on the ball's height: passing deep, playing with spin off the side glass, and using the "dormilona." The coach emphasizes using the correct grip and movement to improve anticipation and ball striking position for better smash recoveries.

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Asier and Rafa explain three different ways to recover a smash depending on the height of the ball after the bounce. This lesson is really practical if you want to improve your defensive game when your opponent attacks with a smash. Asier points out common mistakes and shows you drills to practice these important recovery techniques. Understanding the grip for the "dormilona" shot is also very insightful and will help your game. You will definitely find this lesson useful to improve your smash recovery skills.

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Added on: Apr 06, 2025
3 SMASH RECOVERIES you need to UNDERSTAND ABSOLUTELY with Asier Gago

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3 SMASH RECOVERIES you need to UNDERSTAND ABSOLUTELY with Asier Gago

+ Dormilona technique
Audience: Lower Intermediate|High Intermediate
Skill Level:
55%
Primary Shot: Return
Play Style: Defensive
Court Position: <none>

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skill-lower-intermediate skill-high-intermediate style-defensive

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Smash Recovery Defensive Padel Dormilona Court Movement Grip Technique

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