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Clearing a smash
July 21, 2011
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I am reasonably consistent in defending against a smash by blocking it back. However, when I try to lift against a smash, I don't get nearly the height needed for a good return (they typically end up at the ideal height for the opponent to resmash). This is frustrating as it seems that I should just hit higher, but I can't execute this simple concept.  I haven't found any online videos explaining proper technique (there are several on blocking a smash, but I can't find much that gives instruction on clearing a smash). Do you have any tips/suggestions/links?

July 22, 2011
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Hmm, squeeze your racket I would suggest. The power of the shuttle and the little movement of your racket should do the job. But indeed, there's a very high risk your lob will end up on precisely the ideal distance for your opponent to resmash. The back tram lines is where you need to aim for. Still, blocking is better. You should fight for the attack, lobbing the smash gives the attack back to your opponent. But if you do lob it back, go for the corners, not the middle.

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July 22, 2011
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Make sure the swing is nice and “compact”. This video gives a fair insight into how it could be done.

Focussing on finger power (and for backhand, the use of the thumb) is best in my opinion. Have you tried some of Pauls armchair exercises to increase finger power?

July 22, 2011
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We’ve been testing an alternative to this technique which I’ll be teaching at Lilleshall in September. The key difference is with hand positions in the shot. It’s a bit technical to go into detail now so it’s best to follow the advice on the video as that’s how I used to teach it and still do for intermediate players.
 
Matt, I’ll be showing you these developments when I see you at Lilleshall in September.
 
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July 22, 2011
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Thanks for the replies and the link to the video, which was helpful (I can't wait to try it out!). Is there a link to the armchair exercises you mentioned Matthew? I didn't see them on the website.

Ed, I appreciate the comment about preferring blocking vs lifting and prefer blocking as it's easier. However, from personal experience, there's nothing more frustrating than hitting smash after smash only to see them lifted back over and over.

July 26, 2011
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I too would also be interested in a link to the armchair exercises as I have failed to find it on the website as well

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July 26, 2011
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Here they are:

part 1 

July 26, 2011
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part 2 feature=related

part 3 feature=related

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July 26, 2011
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It’s amazing how often these videos show up in places.
 
To be honest, I had no idea that these early videos would lead to so much! My goodness, the hours we’ve spent creating this and the friends we’ve made along the way – priceless!
 
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July 27, 2011
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I tihnk its fair to say Paul, that your armchair exercises have become something of a “standard” in how to train your fingers and forearm strength. I know LOTS of people who know of them and recommend them 🙂

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