I can’t make a good smash

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 11 years ago

yasir huthaifa

yasir huthaifa Asked 11 years ago

Hello,

I am a new premium member here in pingskills .

I am from Iraq.

My question is how to make my smash on the right place not outside or in the net.

thank you.


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Yasir,

Firstly welcome as  Premium member.

To get the smash right I like to get players to start by playing the stroke slower.  First get the action correct and the timing of when you should hit the ball.  Once you have that then think about hitting the ball faster.

You need to hit the ball when it is at around shoulder or head height.  The contact needs to be flat so that you get the ball travelling faster when you swing through fully.

We have a lesson on this stroke in our Lessons section.  Take a look at the Forehand Smash for a visual explanation of the stroke.


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