Learning the power smash: developing the correct body position and contact point without a racket

This exercise is the first progression in learning the technique of the power smash in padel. Before using a racket, the player begins by developing the correct body position, weight transfer and arm movement.

The objective is to learn to reach the highest possible contact point, with the arm fully extended, in order to generate maximum power when striking the ball.

This first progression is performed without a racket, simply by throwing a ball, allowing the player to isolate and develop the correct movement pattern.