Jump smash

Strokes

yong chen
yong chen Asked 13 years ago

i heard that the jump smash have more power as they can slam down on the table faster as the ball is higher?so how do i do the jump smash variation frm the normal smash,please advice.


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Yong,

This is not a shot that you need to play.  You are better off waiting for the ball to drop to your shoulder height and smashing it.

It becomes a lot more risky if you are jumping at the same time as trying to smash. 


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