Smash technique: body weight and contact point

What this lesson covers

The smash requires a fluid motion where the player positions themselves directly under the ball before moving forward. A common mistake involves falling backward toward the fence, which ruins the contact point and prevents weight transfer. The coach stresses the importance of planting the feet firmly to generate power rather than keeping them too close together, which leads to instability and over-bending.

Technique relies on rotating the hips to drive body weight into the ball. The racket face must aim at the target, and the impact point should be high. A subtle adjustment involves using the index finger for a final flick at impact to add leverage. The stroke must remain harmonic, avoiding low contact points that resemble a bandeja, as these fail to generate the necessary force for an effective smash.