This exercise is the first progression in learning the technique of the X3 smash in padel. Before using a racket, the player begins by isolating the wrist movement, which is one of the main technical challenges of this shot.
The objective is to learn to brush over the top of the ball to generate topspin, then finish the movement with the wrist flexed and the fingers pointing downwards.
This first progression is performed without a racket, allowing the player to focus entirely on the movement of the hand and wrist.