Returning a smash close to the table

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John Nguyen
John Nguyen Asked 11 years ago

Smash need far away to return. But how about close ????...


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi John,

This is a very difficult shot.  If you a re close and they are about to smash, you need to just watch the ball as carefully as you can and try to get a bat onto it to make a Block.  Don't try to do too much with the return.  Just blocking the ball will surprise them.


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