How do I improve my forehand smash

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 7 years ago

Luke Machado

Luke Machado Asked 7 years ago

How do I improve my forehand smash when playing in a game? Usually when I go to perform my smash it goes straight into the net, especially when I know it shouldn't. How can I get it to go over and land it?


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago

Hi Luke,

If it is going into the net you may be trying to hit the ball when it is too high and dragging the ball down into the net.

Take a look at the tutorial on the Forehand Smash for some more tips on the stroke.


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Luke Machado

Luke Machado Posted 7 years ago

 Thank you, now that I see how it is correctly done, I will make my adjustments and hopefully be more successful. 


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 7 years ago

Great.  Let me know how it goes Luke.


Marius Darian

Marius Darian Posted 7 years ago

The point is getting into position and letting the ball come to you rather than going into the ball.


Jordan Armogum

Jordan Armogum Posted 7 years ago

How would you smash a short shot then?

 


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 7 years ago

When they play a short ball you are better to push or flick.



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