Fixing weaknesses · 3 min read
Shaky volley
Short, firm volley, racket in front of the body, and the feet do the work.
Key points
- No swing: block with a firm wrist and the racket head above the hand.
- Step toward the ball with the opposite foot (crossover) on wide volleys.
- Split-step before every volley.
- Low volley: bend your legs, don’t drop the racket head.
To practice on court
Volley-to-volley
Both at the net, controlled volleys without letting the ball drop. Increase the speed gradually.
Goal: Fast hands.
Volley wall
3 m from the wall, volleys alternating forehand and backhand.
Goal: Reflexes and touch.
Fitness that helps
- Wall and ball: alternating catchesThrow a tennis ball against the wall and catch it alternating hands.
- Racket ball controlBounce the ball on the strings alternating faces, heights and the frame.
- Split squatStatic lunge: you go down and up without moving your feet.
- Ball squeezeSqueeze a tennis ball with your whole hand and release slowly.
Steinhöfel, S/G volley exercises.