Pengrip forehand smash

Strokes

Aditya Bhattacharya
Aditya Bhattacharya Asked 13 years ago

I am having a little trouble with the forehand smash with the pen grip. Can you please demonstrate?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Aditya,

The pengrip smash is the same as the shakehand smash.  There is no difference in technique,

Take a look at our lesson on the Forehand Smash.  This will help you with your technique. 


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