backhand smash
Strokes
bhaavan goel Asked 15 years ago
hi,
i am 14 year old and not that tall.there is a serious trouble in my game.i realized it when i lost a match against my opponent which i could have easily won. i was leading with 10-9 in the decider set when my opponent returned my counter quite high which should have been smashed, i tried but failed and on the very next point the same happened.so what should i have done in that situation smash or punch as on the next point i tried to punch but failed.what basics should i keep in mind while smashing with backhand?
Alois Rosario Answered 15 years ago
Hi Bhaavan,
Firstly in most cases you should step around and smash with your forehand. In most cases if you have time to smash then you have time to move around and use your forehand.
To play a backhand smash if you really need to, start with your bat quite high and contact the ball flat and fast. It is an awkward stroke but it is possible.
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bhaavan goel Posted 15 years ago