Harder smash

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carrington omokaro
carrington omokaro Asked 11 years ago

How do i make my smashes harder?


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Carrington,

To get the ball faster you need to hit the ball flat.

Also make sure you are hitting the ball at around shoulder or head height.  This will allow you to maximise your power with your stroke.

Take a look at our lesson on the Forehand Smash for more tips.


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