Mis-smash
Strokes
Kelvin Woelk Asked 8 years ago
Hi. Occasionally during a match an opponent will return the ball in a high (usually defensive) lob that I know is going to land and bounce high on my side, seemingly setting up an easy smash. Too often though instead of a smash, the ball seems to fly off the edge of my racquet as if I've just hit a home run. I'm a right hander, and judging by the path and spin in these instances, I'm guessing the ball is contacting my paddle on the high left edge. Am I swinging too early? Too late? What should I practice to reduce these mis-hits?
Thanks.
Kelvin W.
Fort Collins, CO
Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago
Hi Kelvin,
I would open the angle of your racket slightly to allow for more of the bat to see the ball. This will lead to a safer contact. Also, slow the pace of the smash down slightly till you feel more confident with the smash.
Take a look at the lesson on the Forehand Smash if you haven't seen it already.
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