Ian and Ira recently played a doubles match and Ian realised he was struggling with his deep transition volley. The two high schoolers they played against really exposed this part of Ian's game so today he is firing up the PlayMate iGenie Ball Machine and putting in some volley reps.
Nope, it's not a fantasy – YOU can hit volleys that look like Roger Federer. That's because his smooth, effortless volley technique isn't some mysterious superpower, it's a mastery of the fundamentals, and you can incorporate the same fundamentals into your net game in a few easy steps. Ditch that
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...
