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TennisOne Lessons
Forehand Volley - Simplicity, Movement and Placement
Torin Schultz
Photographs by Steve Margheim
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Introduction
The technique that I demonstrate within the following pictures emphasizes
moving my feet to the ball while using a very short and simple hitting
action. This is in contrast to the longer swings required for topspin groundstrokes,
and the main reason that I believe we seldom see players who are equally
proficient at both the ground strokes and volley.
Moving to the ball allows your body weight and momentum to act as a backboard
while your hands control the placement of the shot. On slow incoming shots
you may be able to take two or even three short quick steps to the ball,
which also brings you that much closer to the net. On faster shots, there
isn't as much time for multiple steps, but even a short and quick half step
against the fast incoming shot enables you to control the ball rather than
the ball controlling you. Moving to the ball and closer to the net will
also give you greater opportunities for the angled putaway volley.
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