Overhead clears use a very similar technique to the smash and therefore they can easily be linked. The coach should make this clear as the participants can then use the skills they've learnt up to this point in the session to improve their smash.
Explain and show the smash technique making sure that the correct grip is used, the transferal of weight is correct and also the direction of the shot is downwards. Also, highlight the fact that the shot should only be used in attacking positions at the front of the court in order for it to be effective.
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