The Smash Monster

Develop smash expertise through relentless overhead practice. Work on smash accuracy from various court positions. Practice smash placement (angles, depth). Develop consistent overhead footwork. Move aggressively to net to position for smashes. Work with a lob partner to practice overhead-heavy points. Study smash masters for technique and positioning. Your mentality is: loose ball equals smash finish. Develop confidence in the overhead so you attack high balls aggressively. Partner with lob-partners or defensive players who set up smash opportunities.

Attack smash monsters with strategic lobs. Lob out of their smash range or over their backhand. Use soft returns to keep the ball low, preventing smash opportunities. Avoid giving them loose balls at mid-court. Attack aggressively so they don't get to net for smashes. Use slice returns that limit their smash positioning. Finally, accept that some lobs will be smashed; focus on limiting the damage.