Standing smash
A smash with your feet on or near the ground, the most controlled smash.
Quand le jouer
On a lob that is short and in front of you. When you want control more than height.
Comment le jouer
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.
Erreurs fréquentes
Letting the ball drop behind you. Hitting with no shoulder turn.
Règles de ce coup
Questions
Le coup standing smash est-il autorisé au 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).