Smashing and Blocking
Strategy
Zane Tuagalu Asked 10 years ago
When I counter with a smash they easily return and it travels so fast when I hit the ball it flys right past me so how do I know what time to counter?
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Zane,
Take a look at this lesson on I Can't Return That Smash!. I think this is a good one to show the real issues.
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D K Posted 10 years ago
Zane
You have problem when an opponent returns your smash or when your opponent makes a smash?
Zane Tuagalu Posted 10 years ago
Yes usually when he smashes really fast I don't know how to counter it
either with a smash or to just hold my bat in the blocking position
Zane Tuagalu Posted 10 years ago
And thank you Alois I'll be sure to push that ball
D K Posted 10 years ago
Counter a smash when you are close to the table is something so difficult that only a luck can help you.
To counter a smash,you must go back away from the table and make a lob or a chop.
But even better defense against smashes is when you do not allow your opponent to smash by keeping the ball low.
Zane Tuagalu Posted 10 years ago
Thanks D K