Approach the net with a quick 3-step or 4-step approach
Keep your arms relaxed and ready to swing
Jump explosively off both feet
Raise your hitting arm with your elbow high
Use your non-hitting arm to help balance and track the ball
Watch the ball all the way to contact
Contact the ball at the highest point of your jump
Hit the top half of the ball with an open hand
Snap your wrist downward on contact
Aim the ball into open court space
Follow through across your body
Land with both feet and bend your knees
Reset quickly for the next play