volley
Net play in tennis: volley technique and drills, the half volley and swinging volley, approach shots, drop shots and serve and volley.
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Serve and Volley: When It Still Works
Serve and volley has faded on tour but remains highly effective at club level. How to do it: the first two steps, the split step, and the first volley.
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The Half Volley and Swinging Volley Explained
Two shots most club players avoid: the half volley off the bounce and the swinging volley out of the air. When each is the right choice, and how to hit them.
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The Approach Shot: When and How to Come to the Net
Which ball to approach on, where to hit it, and how to move through the transition zone so your first volley is a chance rather than a scramble.
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The Tennis Drop Shot: Technique, Disguise and Drills
How to hit a tennis drop shot: continental grip, the cupping motion, disguise, and exactly when to use it — plus when it is the wrong choice.
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How to Beat a Lobber and Hit a Better Overhead
How to beat a lobber in tennis: overhead technique, the scissor kick, positioning, taking the lob early, and the tactics that stop the pattern.
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Tennis Volley Drills: 10 Drills for a Sharper Net Game
Ten tennis volley drills for solo, partner and coach-fed practice, plus the grip, footwork and the three technique errors that cause floating volleys.