Position the cross-court player two steps inside the service line and the parallel player at the back. Read the smash early, decide to block or counterattack, communicate with your partner about coverage, and adjust positioning based on smash direction (straight or cross-court).
This is a very practical lesson if you want to improve your defense against smashes. The coach explains how to read your opponent's smash and adjust your court positioning accordingly. It's really helpful to understand the different stages of defending a smash and how communication with your partner plays a crucial role in counterattacking effectively.
