Smash Padel Lessons for Beginner
Develop a powerful padel smash to finish points decisively. Master the technique, timing, and positioning for this aggressive overhead shot that can end rallies and put pressure on opponents. Perfect for beginner level players.
4 weeks ago
Mastering the Padel Smash x4: grip, position, and tactics.
Your Padelguru Says
Dani, the coach, shares excellent insights on the Smash x4, a powerful offensive shot. He breaks down the grip, position, technique, and tactics, emphasizing when to apply it effectively [...]
Skill
7 months ago
Learn the technique and tactics for the advanced smash by 3 meters.
Your Padelguru Says
Dani explains the smash by 3 meters in detail, which is very helpful. He covers everything from when to use it to the technique and even external factors like court and ball conditions [...]
Skill
1 year ago
Simplifying overhead technique for beginner padel players.
Your Padelguru Says
This covers a very important concept for anyone starting out with padel. The coach makes a great point about keeping your technique compact, which is key in padel compared to other racket sports [...]
Skill
2 years ago
Identify opponent smash type by body position.
Your Padelguru Says
This lesson from Sandy and the coaches is quite useful if you want to improve your court awareness. They explain how to tell wh [...]
Skill
2 years ago
Mastering the attacking smash grip and direction.
Your Padelguru Says
This lesson is really helpful if you're just starting out and want to get your attacking smash right. Coach Sandy shows you how important the continental grip is and how to use it effectively [...]
Skill
4 years ago
Technical breakdown of the Padel fake smash technique.
Your Padelguru Says
This breakdown of the fake smash is quite useful. Sandy shows you how to disguise your overhead to surprise your opponents [...]
Skill
6 years ago
Choosing Padel court side: left vs right characteristics.
Your Padelguru Says
Sandy explains the different characteristics and roles for players on the left and right sides of the court. He makes a great p [...]
Skill
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A shot hit from your dominant side
A shot hit from the opposite side of your dominant hand
A shot taken before the ball bounces, typically played at the net
A defensive shot hit in a high arc over the opponents
A defensive overhead shot with backspin
A powerful overhead shot used to finish a point
A soft, low shot from the back of the court
The shot that starts the point, hit underhand
A forehand or backhand shot with backspin
A shot hit in response to the serve
An attacking shot hit downwards after the ball comes off the back glass
An aggressive overhead shot with spin, aimed at creating difficult angles
A defensive overhead shot without spin, higher on the racket face
A topspin smash designed to make the ball bounce over the fence
An overhead shot with topspin, hit over the shoulder
A shot hit with an upward motion to impart forward spin
A defensive shot used at the net to return a hard shot
A defensive shot hit immediately after the ball bounces
A short, low shot designed to bounce twice before the opponent can reach it
A volley where the racket angle is adjusted to lob the ball
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