At the kitchen line, big swings are your enemy. Fast exchanges happen in fractions of a second, and the players who keep their motions compact almost always come out on top.
Focus on shortening your swing and using a firm, stable paddle face. Instead of winding up, think of “punching” or redirecting the ball with minimal backswing. Your paddle should stay in front of your body, ready to react instantly.
The shorter the motion, the faster your recovery for the next shot. In hands battles, efficiency beats power almost every time.
