The Overhead Smash

The overhead smash!

The overhead smash shot for handling the lob player. The ready position is the same for the volley and ground strokes. The overhead is a shorter stroke than the server but has similar characteristics. The backswing is a short take-up of the racquet right past the ear as it travels to the back scratch position. The right foot steps back to line the players sideways to the net as the left hand points at the oncoming lob or high ball.