Mis-smash

Kelvin Woelk Asked 9 years ago

Hi. Occasionally during a match an opponent will return the ball in a high (usually defensive) lob that I know is going to land and bounce high on my side, seemingly setting up an easy smash. Too often though instead of a smash, the ball seems to fly off the edge of my racquet as if I've just hit a home run. I'm a right hander, and judging by the path and spin in these instances, I'm guessing the ball is contacting my paddle on the high left edge. Am I swinging too early? Too late? What should I practice to reduce these mis-hits?

Thanks.

Kelvin W.

Fort Collins, CO