Returning a smash

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ashin nishan
ashin nishan Asked 15 years ago

What do we have to do against a smash?

Jeff Plumb
Member Badge Jeff Plumb Answered 15 years ago

Hi Ashin,

If your opponent is able to smash the ball you are already in trouble in the rally. A good option is to try and lob the ball back on the table as deep as possible. We talk about this in our lesson on the lob

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