Doubles and volleys go hand in hand… if you play doubles you are more often than not at net so volley is your best weapon. SO that weapon needs honing.
I spend every (alone, but not lonely) practice session with 10-15 minutes of volleys against the wall and at varying distance – some close for reaction time training, but back further for technique (to avoid rushing the stroke). Volleys against a wall for 10-15 will give you more volleys than 1-2 hours of a game. with that I observe how to stop the swing and focus on the slight step forward and the block.
as always, Jim, your short and crisp tips are pearls. thanks for your generous help.
The keys to improve your volley include
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Marek Sikora
January 15, 2020Absolutely agree.
Doubles and volleys go hand in hand… if you play doubles you are more often than not at net so volley is your best weapon. SO that weapon needs honing.
I spend every (alone, but not lonely) practice session with 10-15 minutes of volleys against the wall and at varying distance – some close for reaction time training, but back further for technique (to avoid rushing the stroke). Volleys against a wall for 10-15 will give you more volleys than 1-2 hours of a game. with that I observe how to stop the swing and focus on the slight step forward and the block.
as always, Jim, your short and crisp tips are pearls. thanks for your generous help.
Marek
Jim McLennan
January 15, 2020Marek
thanks for the note and the idea – I think I will film PMac doing that drill
best
Jim
Geoffrey Sohr
January 14, 2020Love your comment…it’s fun to get better
Jim McLennan
January 14, 2020Thank you!
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