Volley Technique

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Punch clean forehand and backhand volleys at the net.

What coaches agree on

  • Meet the ball with the racket face slightly open — the angle of your strings at contact is what sends the ball, and an open face gives you the height to clear the net.
  • Split step as your opponent strikes the ball and keep your weight moving forward into the volley.
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  • Use one continental grip and keep it for both the forehand and the backhand volley, so you never have to change grips at the net.

Common mistakes

  • Squeezing the racket tight and punching at the ball, so it ricochets off the strings and you lose control of the depth.
  • Taking the racket back like a groundstroke, which leaves you late and swinging at the ball instead of meeting it in front.
How to hit a PERFECT drop volley
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How to hit a PERFECT drop volley

Coach's take: Great structure - firmness and face angle explained against real targets, not just vague 'touch' advice.

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