TennisOne Lessons

Volleying the High Floater

by Monty Basnyat

Movement/Swing Elements

• Use a continental grip.
• Hit the split step right before you opponent connects.
• Racquet goes back behind the shoulder with an open racquet face.
• As you move the racquet forward to meet the ball, lead with the wrist and the bottom edge of the ball.
• The point of contact is behind the front shoulder; you can achieve this by stepping ahead of the ball.
• After the connection, let the bottom edge of the racquet take a slight lead to impart underspin on the ball.
  
  
  
  

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