This session looks at developing your players' all round volleying skills and net play by boosting their ability to return shots from various positions of the court.
The importance of volleying
The volley can be used in many situations during the match, so building your players' confidence in hitting the shot to all parts of the court will increase their rallying skills and point winning chances.
Hit and move
The session aims at getting your players in the habit of moving forward after the shot. Movement is the key to a successful volley because it minimises the angle an opponent has to hit a passing shot and win the point.
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