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Drop The Volley Rally Drills -...

Set up as shown with three cones close to the net, with these cones being the player's target on their second shot. Player and coach stand at the net, and the coach feeds the ball to the forehand side.The Player hits a forehand volley to the coach who then hits it back to the backhand side, where the player must react quickly to backhand drop volley the ball cross-court, aiming to get the ball in between the three cones.

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Fast Hands Volley Drills - Ten...

Player stands on the service line, with the coach on the opposite side of the net. The coach quickly tosses balls to the forehand side for the player to hit a forehand volley cross court. The drill should be done at a fast pace and players should hit as many balls as they can.

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Return and Volley Pattern Serv...

Coach serves from the deuce side to the T. Player hits backhand deep return cross court and comes to the net. Coach feeds the next ball to the deuce side. Player finishes with forehand deep volley cross court.

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Overhead Volley Volley Drills ...

The coach feeds 20 balls from the basket alternating between an overhead and a put-away volley.The players aim the overheads at the deeper targets and the volleys at the shorter targets, hitting cross-court and closing the net down as they do so.The coach can feed forehand volley then backhand volley alternately after the smash but they should also vary this and change the pattern - so maybe they will get another forehand volley instead of the backhand that they were expecting.Once the player has completed the 20 ball set they go around the far end of the court to pick the balls up, and the next player has their turn.Up to 5 sets of 20 can be repeated in this way.

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Cope With Low Volleys Volley D...

The player begins by standing on the service line, with the coach tossing short balls to the backhand side. The player must move across and backhand volley the ball down the line.

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Net game reaction Volley Drill...

Player stands at the service line. Coach feeds the ball to the player's forehand side. The player returns the ball to the coach using a forehand volley shot. Coach hits the ball short to the backhand side. Player runs and responds with backhand volley drop shot.

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Keepeeupeeeeee! Volley Drills ...

Players work in groups of 2-6. Players get in a circle and attempt to keep the ball in the air for as long as possible.

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4 zone progression Volley Dril...

Coach feeds balls to the player at different areas of the court. Player has to hit 4 balls in a row to the specific zones: (1.deep deuce, 2.deep ad, 3.short deuce, 4.short ad).

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Approach and volley Volley Dri...

Players start off on baseline moves into no mans land for approach shot then move up to hit a 1st volley and finish with a 2nd volley.

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Difficult backhand volley Voll...

Player stands close to the center. Coach feeds hard ball close to the sideline. Player tries to hit the ball with backhand volley.

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Drive volley Volley Drills - T...

Players run from centre of court towards a short fed high ball to hit a drive volley winner down the line.

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Balancing on the outside leg V...

Player stands on his/her right leg on the service line. Coach feeds balls to the player's forehand side. Player hops to the ball on one leg and hits a forehand volley back to the coach.

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Strong Volley = Strong Arm Ral...

The coach and player maintain a rally whilst volleyingThe player puts their non-dominant hand behind the back and hits all the volleys using only their dominant hand

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1st and 2nd volley position Vo...

The coach is feeding from the basket and players hit 2 balls each, a 1st volley and a 2nd volley. Players can start between the baseline and the service-line running forwards and split-stepping as the coach makes contact with the ball. After hitting the first volley down the line, they must move forwards closing the net down and edging to cover the line before they hit the 2nd volley cross-court. The 1st volley must be played deep and the 2nd volley as a shorter angled shot.

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Catch & Throw Like A Volley Vo...

Working on volleys should be incorporated in the early stages of learning tennisIt is not purely about volleying well but it is about not being scared of the incoming ball as also playing without the bounce and without the backswingKids who are introduced to the net game on mini-court find it easier to come to the net also while playing on bigger court so this transition is smoother if the proper approach is taken with smaller court and softer balls

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Drop Shot With Touch Volley Dr...

Player stands in the deuce service box.Coach feeds short balls to the player’s forehand.Player executes forehand drop shots cross-court and down the line

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Line and Cross Volley Drills -...

Players work in groups of 4 volleying one ball between 4.Players down 1 end start by always hitting cross court, the pair down the other end hitting down the line.Players continue in this way until "change" is called by the coach, and the pattern resumes with all players trying to keep the rally going as this occurs.Courts compete between themselves looking for the longest rallies or alternatively, players can compete amongst the groups of 4 by counting errors, so that the player with the least amount of errors at the end of the drill wins!

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Volleys Volley Drills - Tennis...

Players rally with their partner whilst trying to ignore the other distractions around them (the other players). Players work in the following pairs: 1 and 6, 2 and 5, 3 and 4. Players work like this for 2 minutes before rotating position, moving to the next position to their left.

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Touch at the net Volley Drills...

<BR>-One player is positioned on the service line, the other closer to the net.<BR>-Player 1 lobs every second shot and player 2 hits alternately volleys and smashes.<BR>-This is a warm up drill and players focus on keeping the ball in play.<BR>-The drill can be done with or without rackets.<BR>-Players swop round after approximately 3 minutes.

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Backhand Volley - 3 Heights Ba...

The player starts on the service line and is fed 3 balls in a row at different heights to the backhand side. The player must execute a backhand volley from each of these feeds.

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Warm up: touching the cones Vo...

Players warm up by running and performing dynamic stretches. The coach should ask players to perform exercises which will help to develop the skills related to the half-volley. In this warm up set up two cones about 1.5 metres apart. Ask your player to stand facing the cones, then reach down to the cone on his/her left with their right hand. Then return to the standing position before reaching for the left cone with the right hand.

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Volley Control Volley Drills -...

In this exercise, the main emphasis is put on control and footwork. Coach stands in front of the player and tosses balls randomly. Player has to adjust to the incoming ball and hit controlled volley back to the coach. Proper form and consistency are main goals to achieve.

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Volley and charge at the net V...

Coach feeds the balls to the same side of the court. The player has to hit three balls to complete a full run through of the drill. The player hits each ball to a specific zone marked out with two cones. After the shot the player has to move toward the net. The third shot should be played close to the net. After the third shot the player moves back to their starting position on the court.

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Volleys Volley Drills - Tennis...

- Coach feeds ball at the chair.<BR>- Player sits in chair until ball is fed and then comes out and plays the volley.<BR>- Assistant coach watches for backswing.

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Volley on the 'V' Volley Drill...

Purpose:Learn correct movement to volley!Coach feeds alternately from side to side.Players hit volleys and recover position to the middle each time.Must stay inside the throw down lines (cones)Feed is set of 6-8 balls.

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Volleys Volley Drills - Tennis...

- (1) volleys to (3) cross court with forehand volleys only.<BR>- If a mistake is made change with non-player.<BR>- Footwork is essential.

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Circle Volley to a Target

Teacher feeds the ball, however the student must shout out when they are about to split step (which would be just before the teacher feeds the ball). Ball is hit to centre of court and student makes a low forehand volley to the target before returning to the line. Concentrate on stopping for split step and controlling the volley.

Volley Drills

Dummy

TacticEncourage volley reactions and movement.DescriptionPlayer 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.

Volley Drills

First volley and live!

The coach feeds the ball from the basket to player 1 who is moving forwards to play a 1st volley. As the coach makes contact with the ball player 1 must split step and aim to meet and hit the 1st volley on or inside the service line. They must play this ball deep down the line, whether it is a forehand or backhand volley and once this ball has been made, the point is live. Player 2 moves to whichever side the ball has been hit to and attempts to pass player 1 down the line. The point is played out in this way, first to 11 points before the players switch ends.

Volley 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

Total tennis through throwing

-The players only use the service box and play without rackets.-Start with an over-arm throw from behind the service line (as if serving) and play out a rally with normal tennis rules.-When the player catches the ball they can only hold it for 1 second. When the player has the ball they cannot move there feet!-If the ball bounces they must use under-arm throws. If they catch it before bouncing, they can throw over-arm (as if volleying before bounce!)-First player to 7 points wins, as in the tie-break.

Coordination / Fun Games

Volley and move across net in pairs

1. Students work in pairs.2. Students move down net volleying to each other.3. Emphasize control and precision volleys.

Volley Drills

Volley Run

TacticsVolleying Skills, Keeping ball in playDescriptionPartners line up along each side of the net. One player has the racket, the other has the ball. One player throws the ball to the volleyer who tries to hit the ball back to the feeder. If he catches it then they move one place to the right. The aim is to move along the length of the net as often as possible.

Volley Drills

Volley the point into life

The court is cut down the middle in this game, with one player standing on the base line and the other just outside the service box. To start the point the player from the base line feeds a short ball to the player on the other side of the net who has to try and volley the ball back over the net before the point is live.

Volley Drills

Volleys whilst moving as a team

-Players hit 2 half volleys each aiming at the targets, then move to alternate line.-All players in line shadow move behind hitters.-The same can be done with players at the net volleying.

Coordination / Fun Games

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volleying SESSIONS
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Learning to volley with accura...

Put some punch in your players' volleys and get your players to close down the angle and go on the attack!

Necessary skills for successful doubles

Get your players working effectively as a duo and improving their doubles game

Punchy Volleying With Accuracy and Intent

Put some punch in your players' volleys and have them closing down the angle to put pressure on their opposition as they go on the attack!

Variety at the net

Answer all the questions that the opponent throws you at the net with this session, getting you confident and using variety to win the point

Physical Skills Incorporated Into Technical Session

Improve your players' athletic abilities to help them develop tennis specific skills quicker.

Complex Volleying

Teach how to volley from different heights and get your players winning at the net!

Volleying With Confidence

Ensure your players are comfortable at the net and make them aware of when is best to move in to take control of the point with controlled volleys

Good Performance Close to the Net

To work on different aspects of volleying and positioning at the net to develop an effective net game.

Mini Volley: Control and Placement of Volleys

Keep calm and volley! Improve your player’s control and placement in their volley and set them on their way to victory

Come Alive at the Net!

Encourage your players to play positive tennis by coming into the net. This plan will develop your player’s ability to volley at the net, plucking the ball out of thin air!

Confidence without a Bounce

Get your players on the front foot and playing aggressive tennis, plucking the ball out of the air with this session plan.

Develop volleying success and netplay

Develop your players all round volleying skills so they can successfully hit the stroke from all positions on the court while getting them into the habit of moving forward after the shot.

Half-volleying technique and tactics

Develop your players technique for hitting the half-volley while instilling a tactical understanding of when and how to play the stroke for maximum effect.

Attacking Volleying To Dominate The Service Area

Introduce another attacking option into your players' game by boosting their volleying skills and increase their dominance of the net so they win more of those vital points.

Improving Forehand Volleys

Teach your players the correct technical aspects of the forehand volley!
volleying ANSWERS
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Tips on serve and volley. | Sp...

How to stay balanced for first volley

Dilip Coach, India

How to run try-outs, getting 50 students down to 32?

There are 50 students, and I need to select 32 of them. How will you plan your try-out? Test for accuracy? Fitness?

Farhad Roshanaie Coach, United States of America

I want to improve my tennis toughness & play more aggressively - any tips?

I used to play on clay court for 20 years, now it's been two years that I've been exposed to hard court. About my game%3A I have a very good technique on all my strokes including volley, good kick serve, I am 192 cm. My issue%3A I was not taught to play aggressively, now in my matches I don't take the net; consequently, in spite of executing a high level tennis, I loose to some players that I never should. I've read some tennis mental toughness books, I teach them, but I don't know how can I change my own mental set. When I hit top spin (groundies), I enjoy and feel secure, even though it results in my loss and sorrow. I'm ready for change but how?

Farhad Roshanaie Coach, United States of America

Where to begin when coaching the volleying technique?

beginning volley technique

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Position of the coach when feeding

hi. My name is Letty . Im a young coach trying to get level1 (ITF). Kindly help me with the position of the coach when trying to get a player u12 to practice passing.is it wrong for the coach to be in the service box or not?

Letty Matenge Coach, United Kingdom

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