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Siddharth Gupta Asked 2 years ago
What is the key to successfully return a smash?
How to land a smash everytime on the table?
Alois Rosario Answered 2 years ago
Hi Siddharth,
I think when thinking about returning a smash you first need to think about how to prevent a smash from happening as well.
However, take a look at our tutorials on:
Ideal Distance to Return a Smash
We also have a tutorial on the Forehand Smash that will help you.
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