No matter, how the ball is hit at them these guys remain flinchless at net. They rip sharp angles and deep baseline volleys with the same ease as they find the most delicate touch on their “drop volleys” or “lob volleys.” These standout knights of the net are none other than Pete Sampras, Stefan Edberg, and Roger Federer. Not to confuse them with the great volleyers, John McEnroe, Justine Henin-Hardene, Patrick Rafter, and Tim Henman, the “knights” are extraordinary in that they are the most natural looking, effortless, efficient, and precise swordsmen at net…and did I mention their volley technique is just so pretty.

So why do these three players stand-alone? What is the qualitative difference between the conventional and the exceptional volley? How can this extraordinary “magic” be best described and understood? And can you take advantage of this knowledge and incorporate it into your game?

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Jack Broudy was born and raised in Stamford, Connecticut and although he was active in many other sports activities, decided at age 14 he would pursue tennis as a career. He played in National Junior tours, the NCAAs, won many titles as a kid and went on to play winning tennis though his college years both at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and UC San Diego.   

Broudy began working and collaborating with Paul Mayberry 10 years ago. Together they developed the 8Board® Body Motion Coordinating System of training that has allowed Broudy’s students to play World-class tennis and become national tournament winners. Currently Broudy coaches nationally ranked juniors and touring pros at the Four Seasons Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, CA. The author of The Real Spin on Tennis, Broudy is also a contributing writer for TennisONE, a tennis player, surfer, and musician. 

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