Best 5 Tips for Overhead Smashes

The overhead smash. You've done everything correct, have your opponent under pressure, get the easy lob, and then...

See the best tips below to ensure that you put that smash away for a winner.

1. Footwork

It all begins with footwork. This short video gets to the point - we can only hit a good overhead if we are in the correct position.

2. It's a fun shot

Brad Gilbert knows a thing or two about tennis. But the best thing about this video is that he sees the shot as a positive. It's the only type of shot in tennis where you get to slam dunk. It's a shot we should relish.

Brad Gilbert and Bob Bryan also present a comprehensive overview of the shot.

3. What would Roger do?

Some people can win a Wimbledon title with an overhead smash. Good footwork, sound technique, years of practice all help at this moment.

4. Drills for overhead smashes

The shot looks easy, but you really need to practice. These simple drills can give focus to your training sessions. Importantly, it stresses that you should practice the direction in which you smash. It may be like a slam dunk, but there is a bit of variation that you should understand and practice.

5. Checklist for hitting an overhead

Breaking the steps down into a checklist, this site writes down what we have seen in the above videos. Read this then analyze the videos again to see what others are really doing, other than making it look so easy. The key step mentioned here - practice this shot over and over.

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