Defending the smash
When a smash is coming, most coaches advise moving back towards the glass, staying side-on, and letting the ball come off the back glass before playing it.
Passo 1
Their player is about to smash.
Passo 2
You both move back and get side-on, a couple of metres off the glass.
Passo 3
The ball comes off the back glass. You play it back with a lob or a low ball.