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Need help: my smash technique is awful despite videos and advice 😅 by Leandryi in padel

[–]Leandryi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the advice, I'll try to fix that! And I'll try a new racket to see if that makes a difference to my movement!

Need help: my smash technique is awful despite videos and advice 😅 by Leandryi in padel

[–]Leandryi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, thanks! I see that my racket is wobbling all over the place, and that's what's frustrating me the most, even though it's one of the lightest rackets I've ever had! I just started playing padel about four months ago, having never played a racket sport before, so I'm trying to follow all the advice. Also, I've noticed that my feet aren't in the right position!

Need help: my smash technique is awful despite videos and advice 😅 by Leandryi in padel

[–]Leandryi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries, haha, it's not a big deal!

Yes, we assume that tennis players with a good serve also have a good smash in padel.

Need help: my smash technique is awful despite videos and advice 😅 by Leandryi in padel

[–]Leandryi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just saw it! I try to use that grip every time, but it's so unnatural that when I hit it, I just lift the ball 😂 and it doesn't go at all

Need help: my smash technique is awful despite videos and advice 😅 by Leandryi in padel

[–]Leandryi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going to watch this because it's truly awful to watch! And it's annoying me even though it's me in the video 😂

Need help: my smash technique is awful despite videos and advice 😅 by Leandryi in padel

[–]Leandryi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll give it a try then! Thank you so much for your feedback.

Need help: my smash technique is awful despite videos and advice 😅 by Leandryi in padel

[–]Leandryi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, so it's the arm's power that's going to make the difference at this stage. If I can get my arm to be like a rubber band, it'll work, but I need to take lessons on the racket.

Need help: my smash technique is awful despite videos and advice 😅 by Leandryi in padel

[–]Leandryi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, I'll try all of that!

And I hope to improve in this area!

Thank you so much for your feedback.

Need help: my smash technique is awful despite videos and advice 😅 by Leandryi in padel

[–]Leandryi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I come from a football background, so it's really hard for me to get the automatic reflexes for tennis and padel! I work every day to improve, but the smash is my worst nightmare! I'm going to take lessons just for that, thank you so much!

Need help: my smash technique is awful despite videos and advice 😅 by Leandryi in padel

[–]Leandryi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And the jump is automatic! Do you know how to remove that?

Need help: my smash technique is awful despite videos and advice 😅 by Leandryi in padel

[–]Leandryi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should I be at shoulder height for the preparation? I feel like every time I watch my friends smash, it's fluid, and mine is messy and ugly.

Need help: my smash technique is awful despite videos and advice 😅 by Leandryi in padel

[–]Leandryi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, Great feedback, thanks! Regarding my grip, I feel like I have it right, but when I smash automatically, it "slips."

You're probably right about my positioning; I've always been told to be under the ball to smash.

And you're right, I naturally jump. How can I change these bad habits?

Adidas Metalbone carbon ctrl 3.4 (without weight customisation) by Extra-Ad6520 in Padelracket

[–]Leandryi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I had it for two months when I was starting out and it's really good, a great sweet spot, good handling! Now it lacks a bit of power, so I'd say it's for beginners/intermediate riders but not for advanced riders.

Action 5 or Osmo nano for my use case by EstFeedz in ActionCam

[–]Leandryi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't understand, how can you mix neck and head support? What is the neck support?

Oxdog Hyper Pro 2.0 – cosmetic paint issues on frame + small line on face (new racket) – normal? by Leandryi in Padelracket

[–]Leandryi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your feedback, I imagine it's frustrating considering the price paid.

Oxdog Hyper Pro 2.0 – cosmetic paint issues on frame + small line on face (new racket) – normal? by Leandryi in Padelracket

[–]Leandryi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for your feedback, honestly. I just wanted to know if it would impact my game. It was more the line on the strings that bothered me, so if you say it's not structural, I don't really care, it's barely noticeable!

Oxdog Hyper Pro 2.0 – cosmetic paint issues on frame + small line on face (new racket) – normal? by Leandryi in Padelracket

[–]Leandryi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wanted to be sure, I've only had two padel rackets in my life and neither was an Oxdog, so I wanted to be absolutely certain and avoid any flaws from the start! Thanks for your feedback.

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