table tennis glossary
What is a Smash in Table Tennis?
A smash is the most powerful attacking shot in table tennis — a flat, fast hit aimed at ending the rally. Used when you get a high, slow ball you can punish.
Example in a match
Your opponent's push pops up high. You step in and smash the ball flat past their backhand.
Table Tennis scoring with Volley
Volley scores table tennis with all the standard rules built in. Pick the sport at match setup, name your sides, and tap to score. Volley applies the rules from there — including the ones that involve "Smash".
Free on iOS and Android. Multi-sport scoring across 9 sports with proper sport-specific scoring engines, ELO rating tracking, and tournament running.
Frequently asked questions
What is a smash in table tennis?
A smash is the most powerful attacking shot in table tennis — a flat, fast hit aimed at ending the rally. Used when you get a high, slow ball you can punish.
Does Volley handle smash automatically?
Yes. Volley's table tennis scoring engine handles every standard rule including smash. You don't have to track it manually — pick the sport at match setup and Volley applies the rules.
Where can I learn more table tennis terms?
The full Table Tennis glossary is at /table-tennis-terms-glossary, with 20 of the most common terms explained.