Smashing low shots

Strokes

Gnanavel Premnath
Gnanavel Premnath Asked 7 years ago

My doubt is that how to smash when our opponent gives low shots?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago

Hi Gnanavel,

It is better to play a topspin stroke when the ball is low.  The smash is too risky from that height.

Take a look at the Forehand Topspin Against Block.

 


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