The smash is a very aggressive and powerful attacking shot. The smash is a finishing shot that can be completed when the ball is high enough and close enough to the opponent's net.
Stage one
Stand in position on the balls of your feet, with knees slightly flexed.
Drive off from legs to get towards the path of the ball.
Bring hand up to around chest level with the same grip that you serve with.
Stage two
Keep an eye on the ball.
Adjust position so that the flight of the ball is in line with your body.
Start to move to a position where the ball will come down.
Stage three
Keep an eye on the ball.
Extend the non-hitting wrist and point the hand towards the ball, use it as an aid to track the incoming ball.
Bring the hitting hand back into a throwing position.
Stage four
Head should be still and eyes firmly focused on the ball.
Jump up into the air as the ball arrives.
Move the hitting arm towards the ball in a throwing action led by the elbow.
Using a fully extended elbow, connect with the ball and hit the ball downwards.
The ball should be hit with an open hand using palms and fingers.
Stage five
Follow through with fingers pointing towards the floor.