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Jorge Capestany - TennisDrills TV Five Volley Types Many players think there is only one kind of volley. Let’s call it the “routine” volley. They spend much of their time practicing only this kind of volley that is typically executed inside the service line with the ball being in the player’s strike zone.
1) Routine volleys: These are easy and the most commonly practiced volleys. As described above, they generally take place inside the service line and the point of contact is comfortable. 2) Stretch volleys: A common volley when playing singles. These volleys take place when the player is stretched, has to reach for it, and may be off balance. This is a very common type of volley for singles players approaching the net. 3) Low volley: A tough volley that scares a lot of players. The volleyer is typically near the service line and is making contact with the ball from below net level. The goal here is to play the ball with the appropriate level of aggression. 4) Sucker or Tweener volleys: Half way between an overhead and a regular volle. These are the most choked volleys in the game. Most mistakes on these volleys occur when players attack the ball with their swings rather than with their feet. 5) Block volleys: A hard ball right at the player that gives him no time to swing. This is a useful to have when playing doubles and for players at a higher level. The goal on these volleys is to match or decrease the pace of the incoming ball, not to add power to it. Make sure your practice routines include practicing all these volleys and watch your net game mature to another level of competence.
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However, we must not ignore the many variations of volley that we may be forced to deal with in an actual match. Below I have listed just a few of these common volley types that all good players must practice and be prepared to use in a match.