Return a smash with a power shot
Strokes
Charley S Asked 11 years ago
How do I return a smash with a power shot? Some of my friends can do it but I am very inconsistent.
Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago
Hi Charley,
This is not something that is easy to do. The more important thing is to keep the ball lower so that the other player doesn't get a chance to make the smash.
To return a smash with a smash you need to watch the ball very carefully and be ready and also a bit lucky.
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