Play it "safe!" on approaches & volleys
Article Abstract:
It is important to maintain a perpendicular position with respect to the net when executing a backhand approach shot and volley. This allows a player to drive the racket through the ball, stay balanced and improve control.
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1995
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Evade the ball on tight volleys
Article Abstract:
The way to volley a tennis ball hit right at the body is to rotate the shoulders away from the ball before hitting it. This will allow the racket to be in the proper position. Practice techniques are presented.
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1992
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How to volley down the line
Article Abstract:
Techniques are given for learning how to hit tennis volley shots down the line. A player's natural instinct is to hit the shot cross-court, but hitting down the line can cross up the opponent.
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1992
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