Tennis Volley that Wins
The tennis volley is a significant part of the game for a beginner or a pro. The volley focuses on the preparation and the ending positions in The ACE System. The contact point will normally take care of itself on the volley technique. Going from the preparation to the ending correctly will produce positive results. When I played on the pro tennis tour, the volley was one of the most important aspects to my game. In those days, the chip and charge off the second serve was a tactic that worked well time and again. Getting to net as quickly as possible was the way to play. With today’s powerful rackets and strings the passing shots are easier, so the chip and charge can be used sparingly for a change of pace tactic and to keep the opponent off balance. The modern player has to methodically work his or her way to net, but the volley is a vital shot to master for ending the point. The forehand and backhand swinging volley is a fun shot to hit - not as difficult as it may look. Just use your ground stroke form and make sure to have a waist level contact point. If the reference points are followed every player can get great results from this shot. It keeps constant pressure on your opponent, especially those that push the ball back in play.
The forehand volley is simple once the player begins to feel comfortable at the net. The backhand volley takes a bit more strength to perform than its forehand volley counterpart. The amount of straight-arm firmness that is needed to execute this shot is greater. Both arms extend in the opposite direction like an “umpire safe sign.” The continental grip is used for the forehand and backhand volley. Some may want to change grips back and forth, but this is unnecessary and difficult, especially in doubles. (Of course, the forehand and backhand groundstroke grips are used for the forehand and backhand swinging volley.) Here are a few basics for the volley technique (for right-hander, lefties reverse the instruction)… The Preparation The Hitting Zone The Ending |
