Out of every shot in the game, the tennis volley is probably the most misunderstood — and I say that after years of watching passionate, hard-working players get it backwards without ever realizing it. Here's the strange part: most adult competitive players have actually been coached into the wrong technique
Step across and punch is one of the most common instructions I hear players repeat back to me when they talk about volley technique. It’s also one of the worst pieces of advice you can receive at the net. I see this all the time during lessons. A player comes
I was working with a student who had been avoiding volleys for most of her tennis career. But here's what impressed me: even though she hadn't volleyed much, she'd watched the instructional videos, learned the technique, and practiced enough that her form was actually solid. She was totally in the
I recently worked with Susan, my student, on her volleys, and what we discovered together is something that applies to nearly every recreational player I coach: we're making tennis way harder than it needs to be. So, how to make your volleys easy in tennis? Tennis is already challenging enough
The backhand Volley...a stroke that many tennis players struggle with. Should you use one hand or two hands? Do you feel punchy and lack of confidence? Should you just run around it and hit a forehand? This lesson will show you how to easily master the backhand volley to have
We all know that feeling – when your opponent puts up a high, floating short ball and you move in ready to put away the easy volley, only to spray it way out or dump it into the net... and all of a sudden the momentum shifts. You can avoid
A majority of tennis players want to add pace to their volley and smash it or punch it over the net. However, doing this causes inconsistency in accuracy, and less control over your stroke. You need to have soft hands and let the racquet do most of the work when
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!
