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Volley technique

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Control forehand and backhand volleys with short preparation and stable contact.

What coaches agree on

  • Keep the volley swing short and compact - treat it as a firm block or punch rather than a full stroke, letting the power come from a quick finish instead of a big backswing.
  • Step in with your front foot and turn your body into the ball, meeting it slightly in front of you so your weight drives forward into a stable base.
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  • Brush a little slice through contact - racket face slightly open, coming from high to low - especially on attacking volleys, since it keeps the ball low off the back glass and hard to return.

Common mistakes

  • Letting the racket drop down by your side (or hanging it out in front tennis-style) between shots, so you're flat-footed and late to react when the ball actually comes.
  • Opening the shoulders and hips to pat or slap the ball with a turned wrist - the 'frying pan' grip - instead of turning the shoulders while keeping hold of a continental grip.
  • Going for a winner or piling on spin against a ball that doesn't allow it - low, fast, or by the knees - instead of playing it back under control.
Padel Volleys
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Padel Volleys

Coach's take: Good clear fundamentals lesson.

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