How to save smash
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Daryl ho ho Asked 7 years ago
hi coach i am from Malaysia and i am a amateur player in my school and in table tennis my friend always likes to top spin smash me but i dont know how to save it can you teach me. hope to listen your reply
Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago
Hi Daryl,
Work on your blocking stroke. Take a look at these tutorials on the Backhand Block and Forehand Block.
Then also watch the tutorial on Improving Your Reflexes. This will help you get to more balls.
However, I think the best advice comes in this tutorial on I Can't Return That Smash!.
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Daryl ho ho Posted 7 years ago
thank you coach hope to learn with you again
No problems Daryl.