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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.

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Dani Hoyo Padel Coach
Dani Hoyo Padel Coach
4 months ago
Learn the technique and tactics for the advanced smash by 3 meters.

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 [...]
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Skill
Beginner
Tasty - Play Hard | PADEL
Tasty - Play Hard | PADEL
1 year ago
Simplifying overhead technique for beginner padel players.

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 techn [...]
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Skill
Beginner
The Padel School
The Padel School
2 years ago
Identify opponent smash type by body position.

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 [...]
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Skill
Beginner
The Padel School
The Padel School
2 years ago
Mastering the attacking smash grip and direction.

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 [...]
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Skill
Beginner
The Padel School
The Padel School
4 years ago
Technical breakdown of the Padel fake smash technique.

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 [...]
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Skill
Beginner
The Padel School
The Padel School
6 years ago
Choosing Padel court side: left vs right characteristics.

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 [...]
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Skill
Beginner
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Fo
Forehand
A shot hit from your dominant side
Ba
Backhand
A shot hit from the opposite side of your dominant hand
Vo
Volley
A shot taken before the ball bounces, typically played at the net
Lo
Lob
A defensive shot hit in a high arc over the opponents
Ba
Bandeja
A defensive overhead shot with backspin
Sm
Smash
A powerful overhead shot used to finish a point
Ch
Chiquita
A soft, low shot from the back of the court
Se
Serve
The shot that starts the point, hit underhand
Sl
Slice
A forehand or backhand shot with backspin
Re
Return
A shot hit in response to the serve
Ba
Bajada
An attacking shot hit downwards after the ball comes off the back glass
Vi
Vibora
An aggressive overhead shot with spin, aimed at creating difficult angles
Ga
Gancho
A defensive overhead shot without spin, higher on the racket face
KS
Kick Smash
A topspin smash designed to make the ball bounce over the fence
Ru
Rulo
An overhead shot with topspin, hit over the shoulder
To
Topspin
A shot hit with an upward motion to impart forward spin
Bl
Block
A defensive shot used at the net to return a hard shot
HV
Half Volley
A defensive shot hit immediately after the ball bounces
DS
Drop Shot
A short, low shot designed to bounce twice before the opponent can reach it
VL
Volley Lob
A volley where the racket angle is adjusted to lob the ball