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Hey Pickleball Pros! 🏓✨
Want to turn your next game into a highlight reel? It’s time to tackle one of pickleball’s most thrilling moves: the overhead smash. Whether you’re playing doubles or singles, nailing this shot can be the difference between defense and dominance.
Let’s break it down and take your skills to the next level!
How to Perform an Overhead Smash
Performing an overhead smash in pickleball is all about timing, positioning, and power. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it correctly:
1. Position Yourself Correctly
Get under the ball: As soon as you see the ball coming toward you, move into position so you’re directly underneath or slightly behind it. You want to have a clear view of the ball and not be too far from it.
Feet: Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent. You want to stay balanced to generate power and control.
2. Prepare Your Paddle
Grip: Use a continental grip (like holding a hammer). This grip allows you to quickly adjust and hit the ball with both power and control.
Paddle Position: Bring your paddle back over your shoulder (like you're winding up for a throw). The paddle should be held high and angled slightly backward, ready to swing forward.
3. Track the Ball
Focus on the ball: Keep your eyes on the ball the entire time. Track its height, speed, and trajectory. This helps you judge the right moment to strike it.
Anticipate the bounce: If the ball is coming from an opponent’s lob or high return, anticipate that it will come down into your hitting zone, usually around head height or slightly above.
4. Swing
Step into the shot: As you begin your swing, step forward with your opposite foot (left foot for right-handed players, right foot for left-handed players). This helps generate more power.
Arm motion: Swing your paddle upward and forward in a fluid motion. You’ll want your paddle to follow through on a straight line towards the ball.
Make contact with the ball above your head, slightly in front of you.
Your hitting motion should resemble throwing a punch, but with a controlled and precise follow-through.
Smash: As you make contact, try to hit the ball with the sweet spot of the paddle and aim for an open area of your opponent’s side. You want to hit with a downward, sharp angle to make it difficult for them to return.
5. Follow Through
Continue the motion: After contact, follow through naturally in the direction of the ball. A full follow-through ensures you maintain control and avoid mishits.
6. Recover
Stay ready: After your smash, quickly get back into position in case your opponent is able to return the ball. This is crucial for staying on the offensive.
Tips for Success:
Stay relaxed: Tension in your arm or body can lead to mistakes. Focus on staying relaxed through the swing.
Use your body: Power in an overhead smash comes from your whole body, not just your arm. Rotate your hips and torso to add strength and control.
Aim for the open court: Aiming for the sideline or deep corners increases your chances of getting a winner.
Now it’s game time! Take what you’ve learned and put it into practice—every lob is your chance to dominate with a powerful overhead smash. The more you practice, the more this move will feel like second nature. So hit the court, aim for that sweet spot, and make every shot count. Let’s turn those smashes into match-winning moments.
You’ve got this!
The PICKLEBACKCLUB Team 🥒🎾
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