The finish or Smash It is one of the blows that require the most explosive force in the Padel. Due to its attractiveness, when the player manages to bring it back to his field, it is a highly applauded coup. In addition to his well-deserved recognition, the Smash It is the endorsement of a direct point on the scoreboard. However, the execution of Smash in Padel It is not only a question of power but also of placement.
What is the Smash in Padel?
The Smash It is a power stroke that is carried out in the part close to the Red. This hit can only be made if the ball comes high, for example, as a result of a lob return. The result of Smash They are very high hits, difficult to block and in the best of cases they return to the side from which they were made or even go off the court.
with him Smash the ball is thrown with such force that when Can in the rival field the height of the Can be unattainable for it.
Although for the vast majority of players this shot is only possible near the Red, in the circuit Professional of Padel WPT it is already common to see players of the stature of Juan Lebron or Agustín Tapia do it from the back of the track. On the contrary, if you are still starting to get excited about this kind of shots, here are a couple of tips for performing the Smash in Padel.
How to improve the Smash in Padel
Smash plane
If you still don't feel confident enough to add some effect to the Smash, We will start with a flat finish.
The first premise to carry out a Smash is that whatever the desired effect is, the point of impact should always occur at the top of the blade.
In this case, as the Smash It will not have effect, the hit will occur at the height of the head or, failing that, the shoulder. Before hitting, we must turn our body slightly and bend our legs enough to achieve all possible strength in the jump. With the body slightly arched and the feet parallel to the side glass, we will take all the momentum to impact the ball at the highest point possible.
At the moment of impact, the shovel Padel The ball is hit with the face completely flat.
The ball is directed against the ground and depending on the force it has received, it will come out with more or less violence. The objective is to accelerate the impact against the ground in the shortest time possible.
To finish the blow, the body always ends forward, as a result of the previous impulse.
Smash topspin
Unlike the flat finish, the Smash Topspin provides a spin to the ball that makes the ball fly higher.
Whether the ball is thrown upwards more or less will depend, to a large extent, on the spin of the ball. In the topspin shot it is much easier that when the ball hits the glass it comes out higher.
To add a little more effect to the Smash, The blow occurs at head height and is accompanied by a slight movement of the wrist.
Opt for one or another type of Smash, Every time you play with a parallel shot, the chances of success will be greater than if you do it diagonally. The reason is because the opponent's response capacity in diagonal blows is much greater.
achieve a Smash powerful in Padel It's a matter of practice and confidence. But also remember that as soon as you master this shot you will have a high chance of securing many points.
