So many players are comfortable sending a calm, relaxed volley back into play, but when it comes time to be aggressive and put away the shot everything falls apart. Here's how the best players maintain control when the opportunity strikes...
Most tennis players struggle with the volley because they swing too hard and end up with the ball in the net, or going out. Having good volleys requires a soft touch and smooth control. This simple steps will help you achieve great volleys the next time you're on the court!
Many tennis players struggle with volley's and other touch shots because they don't have good control over their racquet and a good connection with their hands. Here are a few easy drills to practice so you can have expert hands the next time you're on the court!
What if I told you the reason so many players struggle at the net is not because they do too little, but because they do too MUCH? Most volleys should be a calm, smooth guide – extra movements introduce volatility that destroys a reliable net game. Here's how to simplify
What are you supposed to do with your feet on a volley? There are many different options, but if you want to TRANSITION through your volley, you need to be doing THIS! Just like the pros, follow these easy tips to step up your volley's!
Sick of standing at the net and watching all the balls fly past you? Be a THREAT at the net (even when your opponent's trying to avoid you) by using this proactive footwork pattern – ensuring you're in the right place at the right time and your team wins more
There's some BAD advice that's prevalent in the tennis world: that a successful volley requires a certain footwork pattern – whether that's stepping forward, stepping in or stepping across. It might sound nice, but it's a load of BS. Here's why...
STOP rushing the net and trying to hit your first volley inside the service line! The trick to navigating no-man's land effectively isn't to get out of it as fast as possible, but to comfortably and calmly respond to whatever comes your way as you're moving forward. Here's how...
Want to play tennis? All you need is a racquet, a court and 10 minutes! Getting into tennis for the first time doesn't have to be intimidating – we've laid out how to hit EVERY stroke you need to play the game, and thrown in super super-useful tips to help
After months or even years of taking regular tennis lessons, do you feel STUCK at the same level of play? If so, it's highly likely that the lessons you've been taking are just a bad fit for you and your tennis goals. Here are the top 5 SIGNS that you
