Backhand smash

Strokes

Utkarsh Mishra
Utkarsh Mishra Asked 13 years ago

Can u tell how to hit the backhand smash because by fluke it happens and nobody can face it


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Utkarsh,

If you mean a strong backhand stroke then think about the stroke we show you for the Backhand Topspin Against Block and then speed up your stroke and flatten out the contact a little.  This will give you a reasonably consistent fast shot.


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