Things You'll Need:
- Tennis racket
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Step 1
Use the Eastern grip to volley. Place your hands squarely on the handle so the face of the racket can be held perpendicular to the playing surface.
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Step 2
Test the Continental grip if you want to apply a side spin to the ball on a volley. Your palm rests at a 45-degree angle to create an upward angle of your racket for specialty shots.
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Step 3
Square your body to your opponent as you prepare to volley. Your feet should be parallel to the base line so you are ready to move from side to side.
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Step 4
Rest your non-dominant hand on the neck of the racket as you prepare to volley. This hand should be close to the handle if you are uncomfortable with a one-hand volley or need to switch to a backhand volley.
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Step 5
Watch the motion of the ball off your opponent's rack so you can line up to volley. Your knees should be bent and your weight distributed on the balls of your feet to respond quickly to an incoming shot.
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Step 6
Shorten your normal back swing to get a quick volley over the net. You should keep your racket above your waist, avoid long swings and follow through with your dominant leg to continue your barrage of volleys.
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Step 7
Maintain a constant racket angle as you drive through the ball to know exactly where the ball is heading. Practice keeping your elbow stable from swing to follow through to improve your aim.
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Step 8
Switch between forehand and backhand volleys in practice to prepare for ball placement by experienced opponents. You can play a game with your tennis coach or practice partner in which you mirror their volley types in order to switch comfortably between forehand and backhand positions.
