Jump smash

Andrew Yau Asked 15 years ago

Hi i have learnt to jump/hop smash fairly well

The trouble i have is that smashing dead balls makes me nervous. I'm fairly short which is probably where my fear comes from but when im smashing i compensate the bat angle.

How can i improve the consistency and emotion problem :P

Alois Rosario Answered 15 years ago

Hi Andrew,

Make sure you are waiting for the ball to come down to the right height before you smash. If you are trying to hit the ball from to high you will make mistakes.

I always stress getting your feet in the right position and using the time the ball is in the air to do this. This will then allow you to swing more freely.

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Thoughts on this question (2)

gian crispino Posted 15 years ago

can u smash the ball half-volley style?(quick smash)

Andrew Yau Posted 15 years ago

Yeah but in my school they dont hav emuch space >.< so opponent cant block lol i dont like taking advantage of people and eviroments :P i like to play fairly so i just loop and occasionally high smashes is thers space