Strokes
How to counter a smash?
Hi Karan,
The best way is to get back from the table and lob the ball back. This will give you more time to see the ball and position yourself.
If you are trying to counter the smash from close to the table you are going to need to get lucky because you haven't got enough time to react.
A great weapon is being able to vary the amount of speed and spin on your forehand topspin stroke. By making your stroke more vertical and brushing the ball finely, you can generate more spin. For more speed you need to swing more horizontally.
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