Correcting common flat padel smash technical mistakes.
Key takeaway from our Guru
What are common technical mistakes to avoid when hitting a flat padel smash?
Avoid dropping your elbow, not dropping the racket, not turning sideways, not using your non-dominant hand for timing, overturning or losing balance, not moving to get behind the ball, using a forehand grip, not having a proper follow-through, looking away too early, hitting too far right, and locking your wrist.
What this lesson covers
This covers many common errors players make when trying to hit a powerful flat smash. Coach Sven breaks down technical points like arm position, grip, balance, and follow-through. Paying attention to these details can really help you generate more power and avoid injuries. It's insightful for anyone looking to improve this key attacking shot.
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Added on Apr 2, 2026
11 Technical Flat Smash Mistakes
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Please subscribe, let's get 14K subscribers this month! 11 key things to consider when you are doing the smash. The reason why it cost a lot of strength to play fast could be one of these mistakes. Learn from your mistakes and improve right now! ~ Would you like to learn more? Become a Otro Nivel channel member or special member, support us and become better! 👊🏼 Click & join ➠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrMuJTshdLiaUmbYJy8lSkA/join ~ Also find us on: Our Facebook group ➠https://www.facebook.com/groups/padeltips Our Facebook page ➠https://www.facebook.com/0tronivel 👊🏼 Become a supporter ➠https://www.facebook.com/becomesupporter/0tronivel ~ Our instagram page ➠https://www.instagram.com/0tronivel/ Sven's instagram page ➠https://www.instagram.com/svenboele/ Sven's tiktok➠ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZScj6vNr/ ~ Best playlists: Padel Tips https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpEMQGAKiBXu0t3SreOefrFD4X9Gd7Ex_ Padel Tests https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpEMQGAKiBXvckqPCb18a7UMCctv0j2MC
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