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Forehand smash
Forehand smash
Similar to the drive, the key differences include:
![Forehand smash Forehand smash](http://14.139.56.154:82/file.php?file=%2F400%2FForehand_smash.jpg)
Similar to the drive, the key differences include:
- A longer backswing
- Greater weight transfer during swing
- Faster, more intense snapping of the forearm when contacting ball
- Depending on ball height and position, the racket is closed more than usual to keep the ball in the court
- Longer follow-through, but don't forget to anticipate a possible return!
![Forehand smash Forehand smash](http://14.139.56.154:82/file.php?file=%2F400%2FForehand_smash.jpg)
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