Standing smash
A smash with your feet on or near the ground, the most controlled smash.
When to play it
On a lob that is short and in front of you. When you want control more than height.
How to play it
Turn side on, point at the ball with your free hand. Hit up and through the ball in front of your head. Land balanced and move back to the net.
Common mistakes
Letting the ball drop behind you. Hitting with no shoulder turn.
Rules for this shot
Questions
Is the standing smash legal in padel?
Legal under Rule 14b as long as the ball bounces in their court before it touches their glass or mesh (Rule 13g). Touching the net or posts with your racket or body during the point loses it (Rule 13a).