Smash Starting position

Strokes

Harikrishnan U
Harikrishnan U Asked 14 years ago

Hi alois and jeff!i doubt on till what level should the backswing be in a loop and smash.like till knee level,below knee level and etc.and i want to know the positon of racket in the backswing.like between two legs,in line with right leg(for a right hand player).and etc.thank you.


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago

Hi Hari,

For the smash start with your racket between your two legs and below your knees... sorry only joking.  Take a look at our lesson on the Forehand Smash.


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Harikrishnan U

Harikrishnan U Posted 14 years ago

I have read the lesson on forehand smash. It is written that start with your racket high. Does this mean thigh level.

Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 14 years ago
More at shoulder level.


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