I got a chance to spend some on court time with my coach Michael Wayman the other day and ask him about his thoughts on the high forehand volley.
Clearly, this is one of the tough shots we experience, especially in doubles.
- New Lesson Announcement -
The Forehand & Backhand Volleys
How To Consistently Force Your Opponents To Have To Hit Back Up To You
(and then let the smiling begin…!)This is a full blown 70 minute DVD & Downloadable lesson that will help you understand the simple but vital stroke fundamentals of the forehand & backhand volleys.
We’re working on everything…
- Standard in-play volleys when you’re already up at net in singles and doubles
- The pure 7 vital fundamentals that you’ve absolutely got to have to create lousy geometry for your opponents
- Transitional volleys as you approach from the baseline so you can take advantage when you have your opponent out of position
- High volleys
- Low volleys
- Volleys hit directly at you
- Strategies for both singles and doubles
- and so much more…
Stay tuned for the release date which is expected to be during the week of September 6, 2010
What’s your biggest challenge when you have to play a volley? Let me/us know below by leaving your feedback in the Comments area – thanks…
Brent
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I’m curious to know his thoughts about body position for this shot. It appears he is about a 45 degree angle to the net at POC. Is this the preferred position for this shot because it is not quite an overhead (shoulder would be facing the net) or conventional volley (chest would be facing the net) but something in between?
Great videos! When you asked for suggestions on your new volley videos this is exactly the shot I asked you to include. Thanks, Dave
Hi Brent, I have a huge problem with the half volley, not so much when I’m up at net but more so nearer the base line. I just can’t seem to get the co-ordination right. At net, reflexes are quicker and so the shot seems easier, but further back on court one obviously has to wait for the ball and this is where my problem comes in. Please help. I play club tennis only. Thanks, Lyn.