Smash Starting position

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 13 years ago

Harikrishnan U

Harikrishnan U Asked 13 years ago

Hi alois and jeff!i doubt on till what level should the backswing be in a loop and smash.like till knee level,below knee level and etc.and i want to know the positon of racket in the backswing.like between two legs,in line with right leg(for a right hand player).and etc.thank you.

Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 13 years ago

Hi Hari,

For the smash start with your racket between your two legs and below your knees... sorry only joking.  Take a look at our lesson on the Forehand Smash.


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Harikrishnan U

Harikrishnan U Posted 13 years ago

I have read the lesson on forehand smash. It is written that start with your racket high. Does this mean thigh level.

Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 13 years ago

More at shoulder level.

Harikrishnan U

Harikrishnan U Posted 13 years ago

Do you mean ,start with your arm raised up till shoulder level.


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