Padel balls lose their elasticity and bounce in cold weather, which reduces the effectiveness of conventional smashes. It is simpler to recover a high smash when opponents are pressed deep against the glass. In order to stay low and skid across the court, the winter flat smash is made to make it hard for opponents to counter.
Contact point and grip adjustment
Change your grip to an eastern forehand posture to make this stroke. The contact point is lowered as a result of the racket face flattening. Aim to strike the ball about head height, bringing it down rapidly, rather than hitting it at full extension. The ball stays low and fast thanks to this modification, particularly in cold conditions.
Body mechanics and arm posture
Start by raising your arm to generate tension in your torso and shoulder. Let the stretch relax across the ball’s top as you swing. During the motion, the elbow should begin low and drive upward. To create force and maintain a flat shot, combine this with a powerful leg push.
Execution and targeting
Panel five, which is down the middle of the court, is the best spot for the winter smash. The likelihood that the ball may skid and stick low against the glass is increased in this area. Strike through with a flat hit while maintaining an elbow-down position. The object is to keep the ball quick and low enough that it cannot be returned.
An overview of the main components
For a flatter racket face, use an eastern forehand grip.
Around head height, the lower contact point
To generate tension and stretch, raise your arms.
When preparing for a powerful throwing action, keep your elbow down.
Drive through the shot with your legs.
To keep the ball low and in the center, aim for panel five.
When opponents are deep and the weather is chilly, the winter flat smash is an effective weapon. It is ideal for winter padel play since it is aggressive, accurate, and challenging to counter.