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  • Player starts on the service line.
  • Cones are set close to the net on the ad side.
  • Player starts moving forward.
  • Coach feeds a difficult ball to the deuce side.
  • Player takes the pace off and hits forehand stop volley down the line.

COACHING POINTS

  • Hitting stop volleys requires the ability to open the racket and apply backspin.
  • Players, who open the racquet to slow the ball, either hit with the frame or hit balls that bounce high and far away from the net. Coach should remind players to keep their racket in front of the body and focus on short movements to achieve success with this soft skill at the net.

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combination of volley (2nd volley position) | Volley Drills

combination of volley (2nd volley position)

Player hit a forehand volley followed by a backhand volley.

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Taking the ball inside the court | Rally Drills

Taking the ball inside the court

Both players rally up and down the middle of the court from a central position.

Every so often the coach shouts 'player 1' or 'player 2' and for the next 30 seconds that particular player must not step foot behind the baseline. Every ball they hit must be played with both feet in front of the baseline, however difficult this is.

Rally Drills
Complete control | Volley Drills

Complete control

The player and coach stands close to the net. The coach changes positions on the court and throws balls to the backhand side. The player executes backhand volley back to coach with control.

Volley Drills
Dummy | Volley Drills

Dummy

Tactic
Encourage volley reactions and movement.

Description
Player 1 and 2 are volleying to each other, player 3 is behind player 1. Player 1 will dummy the ball. Player 3 will try to volley it back to player 2.

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