Reaction time
Strokes
Harikrishnan U Asked 14 years ago
Is there any technique to improve reaction time when someone smashes?
Can you suggest me any drills to improve returning smash?
Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago
Hi Hari,
You could use multi-ball. Get someone to hit the ball at you at regular intervals. It doesn't need to be at a full smashing pace but quite fast to test you out all the time.
It is like any other skill, the more times you do it the better you will get.
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